According to Google, the feature is experimental, so the generated images “may not perfectly match the original image.” It recommends uploading well-lit, focused and front-facing images for best results

The addition is meant to be a fun way to explore your photos and experiment with Google’s Gemini AI technology, and Nano Banana in particular. Google’s popular AI image model Powers other AI features in the Google Photos appThe ability to recreate images in new styles such as cartoons or paintings.

Although a fairly inconsequential addition, all things considered, these types of features help remind users to return to the Photos app whenever they want to play with the AI ​​tools instead of going to a competitor’s product.

Also, users tend to gravitate towards features that show themselves in AI editing, e.g Found with the successful launch of OpenAI Sora’s app, which lets you create AI videos that can include yourself and your friends.

“Me Meme” isn’t fully launched, so you might not see it in your updated Google Photos app. When available, it will appear under the “Create” tab, Google says. A Google representative told TechCrunch that the feature will roll out to US iOS and Android users “in the coming weeks.”

To use the feature, you select a template or upload your own, then tap “Add Photo” and “Generate.” Google Note More templates are being added over time. After the AI ​​creates the image, you can save the image, share it on other platforms, or tap “Regenerate” to reimagine the image a second time.