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

      Your AI creations no longer require a visible watermark.

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      If you've ever used Gemini to create an image and found the stamped-on watermark frustrating, Google has finally addressed this issue. Gemini is introducing a new feature called Media Watermarks that allows you to toggle the visibility of watermarks on or off for everything you produce, including images created with Nano Banana, videos generated with Omni, and music composed using Lyria. Previously, the visible watermark was automatically applied without an option to disable it.

      Over the coming days, you will have the ability to choose whether your image, video, and music creations made with Gemini will display visible watermarks. However, invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata will always remain embedded in the background. To adjust this setting, simply navigate to your settings and toggle “Show…

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

      Disabling 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 created thereafter.

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      It’s important to note that disabling the visible AI watermark does not render your content untraceable. Google continues to embed an invisible SynthID watermark and C2PA metadata in all generated content, irrespective of the visible watermark setting, ensuring the origin of AI-generated content remains identifiable.

      Additionally, be aware that this feature may not be available universally. Users in India, South Korea, or Vietnam will only have access to the watermark toggle with a paid AI Ultra subscription; otherwise, their content will retain the visible watermark automatically. Work and school accounts also do not receive this option, meaning visible watermarks will remain mandatory in those scenarios.

      Why did Google implement the AI watermark toggle in Gemini?

      This update was anticipated. Google VP Josh Woodward sought user feedback on their primary frustrations with Gemini, and thousands contributed. The removal of Nano Banana’s visible watermark was among the top 10 requests. Woodward mentioned that the team would take this into consideration, and now the feature has officially been launched, in response to growing 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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