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Google Photos fixes Magic Editor not saving edits

In recent weeks, some Google Photos users haven’t been able to save their Magic Editor creations, but a fix is now available.

After making changes using Magic Editor, or essentially drag-and-drop Photoshop powered by AI, some users over the past few weeks haven’t been able to save their work. The generative edits apply as expected, but they can’t output the final copy. 

Google today acknowledged “issues with editing and saving in Magic Editor.” It has now “rolled out a fix,” with users “able to save [their] edits seamlessly”: “We’re committed to making Magic Editor the best it can be and your contributions are a vital part of that process.”

In our testing today, Magic Editor in Google Photos on Android (Pixel) consistently saves edited images. 

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Last year, all Google Photos users on Android and iOS got the ability to make “10 Magic Editor saves per month.” That becomes unlimited with the $9.99 Google One Premium plan, with the capability also free for Pixel users. (Magic Editor debuted on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.) Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur and Portrait light also went free at the time.

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