Google's new touch-up tools are set to enhance the quality of your selfies.

      Google Photos is testing a comprehensive face editing suite with controls for smoothing, teeth whitening, eye enhancement, and lip adjustments.

      Although Google’s Camera app has included “face retouching” options for some time, the Photos app has largely refrained from allowing users to modify specific facial features. That's about to change. Android Authority examined the latest app version (7.56) and found a fully operational “Touch Up” mode that enables users to enhance facial details long after a photo has been taken.

      A New “Touch Up” Mode is on Its Way to Google Photos

      Buried within the latest update is a hidden menu dubbed Touch Up. When accessed for the first time, the app prompts you to download a small 16MB file, which serves as the AI engine for the new features.

      Once activated, the interface presents six distinct sliders: Smooth, Under Eyes, Irises, Teeth, Eyebrows, and Lips.

      This isn’t merely a generic “beauty filter” that blurs the entire image. The standout feature is the AI's ability to identify individual faces. In a group photo, you can select one person to whiten their teeth or smooth their skin without affecting others nearby. Currently, it can process up to six faces per photo; exceeding this limit will prompt a notification from the app.

      Why This is Important: Enhanced Editing, Greater Control, and Future Prospects

      Google Photos already serves as the default gallery app for over a billion users, but until now, making adjustments like correcting dark circles or brightening smiles required switching to other apps such as Snapseed or Facetune. By integrating these editing tools, Google is positioning the app as a comprehensive solution.

      This development is a significant advantage for everyday users. Many of us have group photos where one individual looks great while another suffers from poor lighting. The ability to edit on a per-person basis quickly resolves this issue. It focuses more on providing subtle, natural enhancements than on over-the-top filters.

      While Google has not officially announced the release date, the fact that the feature is functional in testing versions suggests it will be available soon—possibly in the next “Feature Drop.” This indicates Google’s intention to make your photo gallery more intelligent, handling the complex editing so that you don’t need to be a Photoshop expert to look your best.