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Google launches Pics AI image tool in workspace: How it works

A new image generation and editing app built around Gemini and Nano Banana

Published September 01, 2026
Google launches Pics AI image tool in workspace: How it works

Google Pics is rolling out image creation and editing tools from Google Workspace in the coming weeks-a significant move available to all Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and most Workspace business customers.

It is primarily built on Nano Banana image generation, and these pics provide one control over how you design and produce social media posts.

The primary goal behind the new tool is for Google Pics to work as an integrated product within Workspace apps starting with Slides, Docs and Drive so you can edit images while you are already working.

The new feature can transform an object without modifying the rest of your image. You can share text feedback to particular areas to change multiple visual fields simultaneously.

The process of pictures generation from a single prompt can be selected from your multiple variations.

Meanwhile, modification of text can be achieved directly inside an image without disrupting seamless design or changing the font.

Google Pics features a specialized editing toolkit that lets you generate images and modify existing work to improve quality and make precise edits rather than starting from scratch.

Furthermore, you can utilize cutting-edge image generation and manipulation directly where you work without copying, pasting or switching tabs.

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