Google introduces PhotoScan app for old photos, updates to Google Photos editing
But PhotoScan isn’t only new announcement from Google today.
We tried it out on a few old-school photos of our own. And unfortunately, those photos are slowly fading away over time. But digitalizing them from shops is a tedious task. So what is the solution to all the above issues?
When will Google PhotoScan be available? This will ensure a straight photo is taken, and once that is done, you see the final photo. Google plans to roll out special movies to help you celebrate National Pet Day and Earth Day in April. Now this will activate the flash of your phone.
So if the Google Photos facial features start to kick in, it could become really useful. Once you’ve covered all four dots, the photo is scanned. When four white dots appear, connect them by moving your phone over each one until the dot turns blue. Once each dot has turned blue, your photo will be saved in the Photo Scan app.
To accomplish this, Google is overhauling its built-in photo editor with, you guessed it, machine learning being at the heart of it.
While the app could occasionally slip up and crop the image improperly, users have the ability to adjust the crop area. This removes the hint of any background surface present in the picture. If you are in need of a bit of a laugh (and these days, who isn’t?), do yourself a favor and spend 1:45 watching it. The end result is that older photos detailing your family’s history and the pre-smartphone era can also become a part of your Google Photos experience.
The new update with the latest editing tools is rolling out in the Play Store right now, but may take a while to be available for everyone.
Google is updating its flagship photo service today with a handful of new features timed for the holidays. It will also automatically crop out edges, like the white border of a Polaroid shot. According to Google, it offers both rectangular and straight scans with perspective correction. Create enhanced digital scans, wherever your photos are.
You can make more detailed edits with the new tools inside of Google Photos. Until now, the Photos app only had a handful of editing options like “Pop” and the option to adjust the “Light”. Once complete, users can immediately move on to another photo. Color editing is all about saturation.
And now you know what the sign ITWC puts up during one of its webinars looks like. The first allows you to make skies and bodies of water more vibrant while leaving the rest of colors the same. You can use the highlights, shadows, and warmth.
Google also announced some other improvements to Google Photos Tuesday. Stay tuned for more updates and news!