4 September 2026
Google launches Pics, AI image generator for Workspace
First reported
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- Google Pics generates images from text descriptions and edits specific elements without regenerating entire designs, powered by Google's Nano Banana model.
- The tool integrates directly into Google Docs and Slides, letting users edit images without leaving those apps, with collaborative editing like other Workspace files.
- Pics comes included with Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions and selected Workspace business plans, positioning it as an everyday alternative to design tools like Canva.
- Users can request multiple edits at once, revert to earlier versions, crop for different formats, and upscale images to 2K or 4K resolution.
How it was covered
MindstreamAdam Biddlecombe
Google is launching Google Pics, an AI image creation tool integrated into Google Workspace that lets users generate and edit visuals by typing prompts rather than manually designing. The tool uses Google's Nano Banana image model and will roll out to Workspace users and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Reported by TechRadar