Use AI editing tools in Gallery on your Galaxy phone or tablet

The new editing features on select Galaxy phones and tablets will transform your favorite photos into masterpieces! Thanks to Galaxy AI, you can use features like Generative edit and Edit suggestions to move objects within your photos and automatically receive enhancement recommendations. You can also use the Galaxy Enhance-X app to take things further with more editing options that include blur removal and brightness adjustment.
A woman editing a photo in the Gallery app on a Galaxy S24 Ultra
A woman editing a photo in the Gallery app on a Galaxy S24 Ultra

Use AI editing tools in Gallery on your Galaxy phone or tablet

Note
  • The One UI 6.1 software update is required to use Galaxy AI features on select phones and tablets. 
  • Generative Edit and Edit Suggestion features are only available on the S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Tab S10, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S8+, and Tab S8. Features are not available on the Tab S9 FE, A series phones or tablets, or on other models.
  • Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.
  • A Samsung account and internet connection is required. 
  • Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP.
  • A Galaxy AI watermark will appear on AI-generated images.

Use Generative edit

Note
Generative edit is available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Tab S10, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8+, Tab S8, and Tab S8.

Hand holding a Galaxy Z Flip6 while editing a photo of a puppy

Generative edit allows you to move or delete objects from your pictures in order to create an entirely new image. Galaxy AI will then fill in the background and any missing portions.

  1. Navigate to and open the Gallery app, and then select a picture you’d like to edit.
  2. Tap the Edit icon (the pencil), and then tap the Generative edit icon (the blue circle with three stars).
    Note: You may be required to tap OK on the prompt.
  3. Using your finger, outline your desired object. Tap Deselect to start over if needed.
  4. Next, touch and hold the outlined object, and then drag it into a different part of the image. Tap Return (the back arrow) to move the object back to its original position, or tap Remove (the eraser icon) to erase the object. Repeat this process to move or remove additional objects.
  5. If needed, adjust the slider at the bottom of the screen to straighten the picture.
  6. When you’re finished, tap Generate. Galaxy AI will fill in the image’s background and adjust the objects that have been moved.
  7. Touch and hold View original to compare the original image with the newly generated image.
  8. When you’re finished, tap Done, and then tap Save as copy to save the image.
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Use Edit suggestions

Note
Edit suggestions are available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, A35 5G, A54 5G, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8+, Tab S8, and Tab S8.

Galaxy Z Flip6 displaying edit suggestions such as Background blur and Remaster

Galaxy AI will analyze your pictures and provide editing suggestions to enhance them! The individual suggestion will vary depending on the image, or there may not be any suggestions at all.

  1. Navigate to and open the Gallery app, and then select a picture you'd like to edit.
  2. Tap the Details icon (the i), or the AI icon (the three stars), and then tap the available edit suggestions. For instance, you may see options for Remaster, Erase shadows, or Erase reflections.
  3. Select your desired suggestion, and then follow the instructions to apply the changes. You may need to tap or draw around objects or adjust a slider bar.
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Use AI Drawing and Sketch to image

Note
AI Drawing and Sketch to image are available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Tab S10, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8+, Tab S8, and Tab S8.

Hand holding a Galaxy Z Flip6 while sketching a boat onto a picture of a river

The Sketch to image feature lets you create AI-generated drawings on your images.

  1. Open the Gallery app, and then find and select a photo.
  2. Tap the Photo Assist icon (the stars) and then tap Sketch to image on the left side.
    Sketch to image icon highlighted
  3. Draw on the image using your finger or an S Pen. You can use the arrows to undo or redo your drawing, or use the eraser tool to erase your drawing.
    AI Generated image of a dog running through a field of flowers with a sketch of a butterfly
  4. Tap Generate. Then, swipe through the generated drawings until you find one that you like.
    List of AI generated drawings of a dog running through a field of flowers with a butterfly next to it
  5. Tap Save copy.
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Use Portrait Studio

Note
Portrait Studio is available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Tab S10, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8+, Tab S8, and Tab S8.

Galaxy Z Fold6 displaying an AI generated image of a Woman using the Water color effect

After you’ve taken a selfie, you can add some extra flair to it with Portrait Studio.

  1. Open the Gallery app, and then find and select your desired selfie.
  2. Tap the Photo Assist icon (the stars), and then tap Generative portrait on the image.
    Portrait studio button highlighted
  3. Select from the available styles at the bottom of the screen, such as Comic, 3D cartoon, or Watercolor.
  4. Then, tap Generate.
    Generate button highlighted under 3D cartoon
  5. Swipe through the generated images until you find one that you like.
    A list of AI generated images of a Woman smiling
  6. Tap Save copy.
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Use Live Effect

Note
Live Effect is available on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S24 FE, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S23 FE, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Tab S10, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9, Tab S8+, Tab S8, and Tab S8.

Galaxy Z Flip6 displaying a picture of a cat

Live Effect will bring your photos to life with animations. The effect may differ depending on the photo.

  1. Open the Gallery app, and then find and select a photo.
  2. Swipe up to view more details, and then tap 3D photo on the image.
    Live effect button highlighted on the lower left of the screen
  3. AI will generate the photo’s effects. You may see a zooming motion, a panning motion, or a swivel motion.
  4. You can share the generated photo by tapping Share at the bottom of the screen.
    Share icon highlighted on the lower left of the screen
  5. Or, tap Save copy.
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Instant Slow-Mo

Note
Instant Slow-mo is available on the Galaxy Tab S10 series, S24 series, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Flip6, and Z Flip5. It is not available on other models. Instant Slow-mo works on videos up to 4K resolution and 60fps.

A hand touching and holding the screen of a Galaxy S24 Ultra to activate Instant Slow-mo while playing a video

Have you ever wanted to slow down a video in order to catch a precise detail or funny moment? You can do just that with Instant Slow-mo! This Galaxy AI feature lets you slow down a video by touching and holding your device’s screen. Just navigate to the Gallery app and select a video you’d like to watch. Once the video is playing, touch and hold the screen to use Instant Slow-mo; the video will play slowly as you continue to hold the screen, as if it were recorded using Slow-mo.

You can also save Slow-mo clips! After touching and holding the screen to use Instant Slow-mo, tap Save slow-mo clip (the down arrow) in the top left corner.

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Use Galaxy Enhance-X

Note
The Galaxy Enhance-X app is supported on phones running Android 14 and One UI 6.0.

Galaxy Z Flip6 displaying a before and after picture of a girl holding a puppy while using the Galaxy Enhance-X app

The Galaxy Enhance-X app is available in the Galaxy Store and will help you get even more out of your pictures. The available editing options include Brighten, Sharpen, Restore picture, Increase resolution, and more!

You can learn about Galaxy Enhance-X and how to use the app in our photos and videos article.

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