Google has introduced a new image-creation and editing tool called Google Pics, which will be integrated into its Google Workspace suite for business customers and premium Google AI subscribers. The company states that the product, powered by Google’s Nano Banana image-generation model, will be rolled out over the coming weeks to most Workspace customers and those who pay for Google AI Pro or Ultra [^1^].

Google Pics is designed for everyday design tasks encountered in professional and personal contexts, such as creating posters, social media posts, and other visuals and illustrations. However, unlike Canva, where artists can publish and monetize their work through a marketplace, Google Pics focuses on AI-generated content, with the model trained on artists’ work. Additionally, while tools like Adobe Express are used to create original work, Google Pics emphasizes prompt-based creation rather than designing from scratch. The app also includes editing tools for object manipulation, text modification, and collaborative editing, with the ability to generate multiple image variations for selection. Initially, Google Pics will be built into Google Docs and Slides within Workspace, with future integration into Google Drive [^1^].

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