Photo editing evolves through manual techniques and AI

The landscape of photo editing is evolving through both advanced manual techniques and the integration of artificial intelligence. Traditional professional software like Photoshop relies on complex workflows involving layers, masks, and specific navigation shortcuts—such as using the ‘H’ key for Bird’s Eye View or the ‘R’ key to rotate the canvas—to maintain precision and efficiency.

Simultaneously, AI-driven models are shifting the workflow from manual technical commands to conversational editing. Google’s Gemini models, specifically the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (nicknamed Nano Banana) and the improved Nano Banana 2 based on Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, allow users to describe desired changes in natural language. This enables tasks like removing objects or adjusting lighting through text instructions rather than manual brushwork and slider adjustments.