Google's Gemini app introduces a switch to turn off AI watermarks, though there are a few exceptions.

      Your AI creations no longer require a visible watermark.

      If you've ever created an image using Gemini and felt frustrated by the stamped watermark, Google has finally listened. Gemini is introducing a new feature called Media Watermarks, allowing you to toggle visible watermarks on or off for all your creations, including images made with Nano Banana, videos created with Omni, and music produced with Lyria. Previously, the visible watermark was automatically applied, with no option to disable it.

      Starting in the next few days, you will have control over whether your images, videos, and music made with Gemini display visible watermarks. However, invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata will still be embedded in the background. To adjust this setting, simply access your settings and toggle the "Show" option.

      How can you disable AI watermarks for Nano Banana, Omni, and Lyria in Gemini?

      Turning off the AI-generated watermarks is a simple process. Go to Gemini's settings, select Media Watermark, and toggle it on or off. Your choice will apply to all future images, videos, and music tracks you create.

      It's important to understand that disabling the visible AI watermark does not make your content untraceable. Google continues to embed an invisible SynthID watermark and C2PA metadata in everything you produce, ensuring the origin of AI-generated content remains identifiable.

      Additionally, it's worth noting that this feature is not universally available. In India, South Korea, or Vietnam, you will need a paid AI Ultra subscription to access this option; otherwise, your content will keep the visible watermark by default. Moreover, work and school accounts do not have this option at all, meaning visible watermarks are mandatory in those cases.

      Why did Google introduce the AI watermark toggle for Gemini?

      This update didn’t occur in isolation. Google VP Josh Woodward solicited feedback from users about their main frustrations with Gemini, and thousands of responses poured in. The removal of Nano Banana’s visible watermark ranked among the top 10 requests. Woodward indicated the team would look into it, and now the option has been officially implemented, following persistent community efforts to eliminate AI watermarks from generated content.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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