Google improves AI image generation in Gemini 2.0 and it is available for free

Google has rolled out a major update to its AI image generation tool, now powered by the Gemini 2.0 Flash model. The company confirmed that Gemini's upgraded image generation and editing tools are now available in preview. Users can access these features through the Gemini app and developers can experiment via Google AI Studio and Vertex AI using the new model titled 'gemini-2.0-flash-preview-image-generation.'advertisementThe new version brings noticeable improvements in image quality and text rendering accuracy, while also reducing the number of times images get blocked due to content filters. Unlike earlier versions, users no longer need to start from scratch for every edit. Now, Gemini allows you to make specific changes — like altering the background, modifying hair colour, or adding objects — while keeping the rest of the image intact.Google has also introduced the ability to upload personal photos and edit them using simple prompts. This includes changing styles, colours, or even generating entirely new elements based on the context of the uploaded image. According to the company, this multi-step editing feature enables more fluid conversations, where users can combine text and image prompts in a single workflow.
For instance, one could create a children's story with both narrative and illustrations generated together. Or, a personal photo could be modified to show different hair colours, giving users a fun, interactive way to explore visual ideas, a report from 9To5Mac asserted.advertisementTo help clearly mark AI-generated content, Google has added two layers of watermarking. A visible 'AI' symbol now appears in the corner of images, while an invisible SynthID watermark is embedded digitally to help identify synthetic content.While the full rollout is currently focused on the US, both free and paid users can see the new capabilities appear in their Gemini apps. Developers, meanwhile, can begin testing the image generation and editing features with higher usage limits, giving them a head start in integrating Gemini into creative workflows or applications.To access the updated tools, users can simply log in to their Gemini account and choose the Gemini 2.5 Pro model from the dropdown menu.

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