Google Photos will add an AI feature that builds a digital closet

In short: Google Photos announced a new feature that uses AI to organize photos of your clothes into a digital closet, suggest outfits, and let you preview how they might look.

What happened

Google says it is working on a new Google Photos feature that will scan your photo library and find clothing items and accessories. It will then create a “digital closet”, which is basically a tidy catalog of what you own (like turning a messy pile of photos into labeled drawers).

In the app, you will be able to sort items by type, like tops, bottoms, jewelry, and more. You can also mix and match items to build outfit ideas.

Google also says you will be able to save outfits to a digital moodboard, meaning a saved collection of looks for different situations, like travel, work, or events. Another part of the feature will let you “virtually try on” outfits, which is a preview of the look on screen, not a real fitting.

The company did not share many details about how the AI works. It said the system will recognize items from photos, and it may work best with clear, well lit pictures. Google compared the idea to the famous virtual closet scene from the movie “Clueless,” where the main character scrolls through outfits.

Google says the feature is not live yet. It is expected to roll out on Android later this summer, followed by iOS.

Why it matters

For regular people, this could make it easier to remember what is already in your closet and plan outfits without digging through drawers. It may also change what people choose to photograph, since better pictures of individual items could lead to better suggestions.

Source: TechCrunch AI