Forget Photoshop – Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash is Changing Everything About Image Editing
By Ran Armon, Lead Instructor at Action AI
With my marketing background, I’ve spent years editing pictures in Photoshop. Let me tell you – it slows down your computer, slows down YOU, and you need to be really skilled to get good results.
But this changes everything.
Google just released Gemini 2.5 Flash image (it was secretly called “Nano Banana” during testing), and honestly, every time I show this to my students in class, I see their jaws drop. This is the revolution we’ve been waiting for when it comes to editing images.
What Makes This Different?
You don’t need Photoshop anymore. You don’t need to be a professional designer. You just need to know how to write simple instructions – that’s it.
Here’s what Gemini 2.5 Flash can actually do:
Change anything in your images – Want to change the color of a table? Remove unwanted people from a photo? Fix bad lighting? Just type what you want. “Change the table to red.” “Remove the person on the left.” “Make the lighting warmer.” Done.
Keep your characters consistent – This is huge. Upload a photo of someone, and when you create new images with that person, they actually look like the same person. Same hair, same face, same clothes. No more creating 5 versions where everyone looks different.
Merge multiple images together – Combine up to three different photos into one scene. Place your product on a shelf, add a person to a background, create professional-looking compositions without touching Photoshop.
Work like you’re chatting – This is my favorite part. You don’t start over every time. You just keep talking to it: “Move that chair to the right.” “Now add a plant.” “Make it bigger.” It’s like having a designer who understands exactly what you mean.
Transform styles instantly – Turn a regular family photo into a Van Gogh painting. Make a simple portrait look like a comic book. The possibilities are endless.
Why This Matters for Your Business
In my workshops, I work with small business owners, marketing professionals, and teams who need to create content fast. Here’s what this tool means for you:
- Create marketing ads in minutes instead of hours
- Design social media content without hiring a designer
- Show clients what products will look like in different settings
- Build entire visual stories with the same characters
- Fix and improve photos instantly
The best part? It’s free to use right now through Google AI Studio. No subscriptions, no complicated software to install.
The Reality Check
Look, it’s not perfect. Text inside images still comes out weird sometimes. And if you have a very long conversation with it, it might get confused. But compared to spending hours in Photoshop or paying a designer for every small change? This is game-changing.
I teach people every week who tell me “I’m not creative” or “I don’t know design.” With tools like this, you don’t need to be. You just need to know what you want and how to ask for it clearly – and that’s exactly what we practice in my AI courses.
Try It Yourself
Go to Google AI Studio and start playing with it. Upload a photo and try simple commands like “change the background color” or “add better lighting.” You’ll be amazed at how fast it works.
This is what I mean when I say AI isn’t replacing jobs – it’s making all of us better at what we do. You can now do in 2 minutes what used to take 2 hours.
Want to learn more tools like this? Join my next workshop where we go deep into practical AI tools that actually save you time and make your work better. No fluff, no tech talk – just real skills you’ll use right away.
Ran Armon is the founder and lead instructor at Action AI, helping businesses and individuals work smarter with practical AI training in Toronto and online.
