Google released a blog post announcing the official launch of the AI image design and editing tool Google Pics. Users can access the web version through pics.new, or directly call the editor in Google Docs and Google Slides.
No need to start from a blank canvas, upload materials and then edit
At the 2026 I/O Developer Conference in May, Google had already introduced Google Pics, mainly used for creating visual content such as event invitations and posters. The tool is powered by the Nano Banana image generation model.
In terms of editing methods, Google Pics does not require users to start designing from a blank canvas. Users can either input prompts to generate images or upload existing materials for further editing, supporting the import of local files, Google Drive, and Google Photos. In Google Docs or Google Slides, users can click on an existing image to open the overlay editing interface of Pics, without leaving the current tab. Google mentioned that future updates in the coming weeks will also allow users to drag and drop files directly from Google Drive into Pics.
Regarding features, Google Pics has precise object segmentation capabilities: users can select a specific object in an image and move, scale, or adjust its style while trying to keep the surrounding background unchanged. The tool can also handle text elements in images, allowing users to modify the text content or translate it into other languages while retaining the original font and visual layout. Additionally, it supports batch editing, real-time collaboration, and enhancing images to 2K or 4K resolution.
Personal and enterprise users will be opened in batches
Regarding availability, personal users can use this tool with Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra, and Google AI Pro for Education accounts; enterprise users will gradually gain access permissions within Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus plans.
