Pixel Zoom Enhance will be on-device, and here are some of the first samples

Zoom Enhance looks great in the samples below!

Pixel Zoom Enhance will be on-device, and here are some of the first samples
Google Pixel 8 Pro Zoom Enhance (3)
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  • Google’s Peyman Milanfar has given us a few new details around how Zoom Enhance works.
  • The feature is the first diffusion model optimized for on-device use exclusively.
  • Sample photos were also revealed, giving a better look at how well the feature works in different scenarios.

Ahead of its imminent Pixel 8 Pro rollout and subsequent Pixel 9 Pro release, Google’s Peyman Milanfar took to X (via 9to5Google) to provide a few more details on how the upcoming Zoom Enhance feature works, along with some examples.

Google first revealed details about Zoom Enhance last year during the Pixel 8 Pro launch, promising an AI-powered experience that would greatly enhance photos, allowing for sharper details when zooming in closer than ever before. Unfortunately, the actual rollout was much slower than anticipated. However, last week, the company finally confirmed that the feature is coming to the Pixel 8 Pro first and will also be available on the Pixel 9 Pro when it ships.