How to use AI select on your Galaxy phone and tablet

Last Update date : Jul 10. 2025

AI select is a Galaxy AI feature that lets you select any area on the screen and take smart actions. You can edit, save, share, and extract text based on what you highlight. It works with images, videos, and texts, and can be accessed from either the Edge panel, Air command or Screenshots toolbar menu.

Note: Ensure your device is compatible and has the One UI 7.0 update or higher as some models may not support this feature.

How to launch AI select

AI select can be initiated by using the Edge panel, Air command (with S Pen) or Screenshots toolbar menu.

1. From Edge panel:

Swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen. Select AI select.

Select from edge panel.

Note: If you don't see the Edge Panel, go to Settings > Display and enable the Edge panels.

2. From Air command:

Take out the S Pen and position it above the screen > Select the Air command icon > Select AI select.

Select from air command Select from air command
AI Select from Air command AI Select from Air command

Note:

  • This feature is supported only on devices equipped with the S Pen.
  • If the Air command icon does not appear, go to Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air command and enable the option.

3. From toolbar after capturing:

After taking a screenshot, Select AI select from the menu at the bottom of the screen.

Select from screenshot toolbar

Note: If the toolbar does not appear, go to Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recordings and enable Show toolbar after capturing.

How to refine and save a generated image

AI select allows you to remove unwanted objects from images or screenshots and save the edited result. Please follow the steps:

AI select for Generative edit AI select for Generative edit

Step 1. Open the desired image from your Gallery and select AI select.

Tap Generative edit Tap Generative edit

Step 2. Tap Generative edit.

Select object Select object

Step 3. Choose the area where the original object is to be replaced.

Tap eraser above object Tap eraser above object

Step 4. Tap the Eraser icon to regenerate the selected area.

Check selected area Check selected area

Step 5. Tap Generate to begin creating your new image.

Save generated image Save generated image

Step 6. Tap Save copy.

How to transform images with Drawing Assist

AI Select allows you to transform an existing image into a new one based on your selected concept or style. Please follow the steps:

Select AI select for Drawing Select AI select for Drawing

Step 1. Open the desired image from your Gallery and select AI select.

Tap Drawing assist Tap Drawing assist

Step 2. Tap Drawing assist.

Tap concept and Generate Tap concept and Generate

Step 3. Select the image concept or effect you want to apply, then tap Generate.

Save or tap concept to generate another image Save or tap concept to generate another image

Step 4. Tap Copy, Share, Save, or Sticker icon, or tap Generate one more to try a different effect option.

How to set a selected area as your wallpaper

AI select allows you to apply the selected image area as home or lock screen background. Please follow the steps:

Select AI select for Set as wallpaper Select AI select for Set as wallpaper

Step 1. Open the desired image from your Gallery or web and select AI select.

Select area to be set as wallpaper Select area to be set as wallpaper

Step 2. Select the portion of the image you want to use.

Tap Set as wallpaper Tap Set as wallpaper

Step 3. Tap More options (three dots), then tap Set as wallpaper.

Set screen to be set Set screen to be set

Step 4. Select either Home screen, Lock screen, or both, then tap Next.

How to create GIF

AI select allows you to create an animated GIF by selecting a moving area from a video. Please follow the steps:

Select AI select for Create GIF Select AI select for Create GIF

Step 1. Play a video on your device and select AI select.

Select area to create GIF Select area to create GIF

Step 2. Draw around the moving portion you want to capture.

Tap Create GIF Tap Create GIF

Step 3. Tap More options (three dots), then tap Create GIF.

Tap record for GIF Tap record for GIF

Step 4. Tap the Record button to start recording.

Tap Stop Tap Stop

Step 5. Tap the Stop button whenever you want to stop.

Tap Save button Tap Save button

Step 6. Tap the Save icon.

Note:

  • GIF can only be generated from clips of up to 30 seconds.
  • GIF creation is available when selecting part of a video or an image.
  • A resolution option is provided when generating a GIF.

How to extract text for translation or writing assistance

AI select allows you to extract text from images or screenshots for copying or sharing. Please follow the steps:

Within text extraction feature Within text extraction feature

Step 1. Open an image or web page containing text and select AI select.

Select text within the feature Select text within the feature

Step 2. Select any paragraph or text.

Converting text Converting text

Step 3. Tap the Text icon if you want to extract editable text from the image.

Composing text Composing text

Step 4. Choose your preferred action from the provided options (Translate, Writing assist, or copying and sharing).

Note: If text is detected, it will be automatically selected. If the Text icon is disabled, the content will be treated as an image.

Note:

  • Requires internet connection.
  • Availability and supported features of AI Select may vary by country, region or carrier.
  • Actual UX/UI may vary.
  • Samsung account login may be required for certain AI features.
  • Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features.
  • Images simulated. Sequences shortened. Actual UI may be different.
  • Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model, and phone carrier. The availability of some functions may vary by device model.
  • Galaxy AI features may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions on AI usage.
  • Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.
  • Terms and conditions may differ for AI features provided by third parties.

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