Google’s Nano Banana AI Image Editor Now Available in Search, Photos, and NotebookLM
After more than 5 billion AI image edits, Google’s Nano Banana AI image editor is set to expand beyond its current platform, bringing its powerful editing tools to key Google products including Search, Google Photos, and NotebookLM. The move marks a significant step in Google’s effort to integrate generative AI more deeply into everyday user experiences. Nano Banana, known for its fast, intuitive image editing capabilities, allows users to make precise changes to photos—such as removing objects, adjusting lighting, or modifying backgrounds—using natural language prompts. Its popularity has surged since its launch, with over 5 billion edits performed across devices, highlighting strong user demand for accessible, high-quality AI-powered photo tools. Now, Google is rolling out Nano Banana features across its ecosystem. In Search, users will be able to edit images directly in results, enabling quick fixes or creative adjustments without leaving the page. In Google Photos, the tool will enhance existing editing functions, allowing users to easily refine images using simple text commands—like “make the sky bluer” or “remove the person in the background.” The integration with NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant, will enable users to generate, edit, and refine visual content as part of their research workflows. This could be especially useful for students, writers, and professionals who rely on visual aids in their projects. Google has emphasized that privacy and safety remain central to the expansion. All edits will be processed locally on devices when possible, and user data will not be used to train models without consent. The company also continues to improve content policies to prevent misuse, such as deepfakes or misleading edits. With this rollout, Google aims to make AI image editing more seamless, powerful, and accessible across its core services—bringing the capabilities once limited to specialized tools into the hands of everyday users.
