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WhatsApp: Exciting AI editing feature arrives on WhatsApp; now edit photos directly without third-party apps—how does it work?
Shikha Saxena | June 30, 2026 7:15 PM CST

WhatsApp AI Photo Editing: If you rely on various apps to edit photos, you might not need them as much anymore. WhatsApp has released a new AI photo editing feature that allows users to edit photos right within the chat. Adding new elements, removing unwanted objects, changing the background, or altering the entire style of the photo—all of this is now possible directly inside WhatsApp.

Edit photos with AI right within the chat.
WhatsApp's new AI feature makes photo editing easier than ever. Before sending a photo, you can now modify it to your liking using AI—no third-party photo editing apps required. The company states that this feature will give users the option to edit photos quickly and make them more creative.

How to use the AI ​​Photo Editing feature?
Using this feature is quite simple. Just follow these easy steps:
First, open any WhatsApp chat.
Select a photo from your gallery or take a new one using the camera or attachment icon.
Next, tap on the AI ​​effect option that appears on the screen.
Here, you will find various AI editing tools.

How will users benefit from this feature?

This feature assists users with several tasks, such as:

Add new elements using 'Describe'
If you want to add something new to a photo, simply type a description in the 'Describe' option. For instance, prompts like "Add sunglasses" or "Change dress color" will allow the AI ​​to modify the image.

Changing the background made easy
The 'Background' option allows you to remove or completely change the photo's background, making it easy to give the image a fresh look.

Get a new look with 'Styles'
If you want to transform your photo into a cartoon, comic book, 3D, or other artistic style, you can use the 'Styles' option.

Send directly after editing
After making AI-based edits, users can add text to the photo and share it immediately by pressing the send button. Editing via Meta AI Chat
Additionally, the company has introduced a feature that allows users to upload photos directly to the Meta AI chat and ask the AI ​​to edit them. This means there is no need to open a separate app or tool for photo editing.

What makes this feature special?
This new AI feature could prove highly useful for users who wish to make minor adjustments to their photos before sharing them. Tasks such as changing the background, adding objects, or altering the image style can now be completed within WhatsApp in just a few seconds.

Disclaimer: This content has been sourced and edited from Amar Ujala. While we have made modifications for clarity and presentation, the original content belongs to its respective authors and website. We do not claim ownership of the content.


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