With Best Take on your Google Pixel phone, and it allows you to blend similar photos into one fantastic image where everyone looks their best.¹ It’s like having a personal photo editor with you, wherever you go.

Over the holidays, that tool came in handy for Eric Peterson, a software engineering manager and Pixel user, when he was at a family dinner with his wife and two children. But the cutest photo subjects can sometimes be the most difficult. Like lots of kids, his daughter has a habit of looking at everything except the camera. His son tends to make silly faces when he’s supposed to smile.

That’s why Peterson turned to Pixel’s Best Take, which made his family photos simple. After he took the pictures, Google AI analysed multiple expressions from each one. Then he selected their best expressions and – voilà – the tool combined the images into a single, amazing group take.

“It’s made such a difference when we’re out having fun,” Peterson says. “Now, we just take five photos and figure it out later. We don’t have to stop and pose.”

“It’s made such a difference when we’re out having fun,” Peterson says. “Now, we just take five photos and figure it out later. We don’t have to stop and pose.”

Whether you’re in front of the Eiffel Tower, Cinderella Castle, or the glittering ocean, Best Take on Pixel makes the helpful stranger’s job faster, easier, and free from the usual awkwardness of taking another round.

Travelers can flag down a passerby to take a few quick photos, say thanks, and let Google AI help select different expressions and combine them into one great image. That’s what Peterson did recently when he went on vacation with his wife and children. “If I ask someone to take a picture … it doesn’t matter if it’s good or not,” he says. “Best Take can fix it later.”

Using the tool means a helpful stranger only has to do a few seconds of work. Then, everyone can get back to relaxing on the beach or exploring the city.

Using this Pixel photo editing tool is a breeze. Here’s how to use Pixel Best Take:

1. Take a Few Shots: When taking a group photo, snap a few quickly. More options mean better results for Pixel's AI.

2. Open Google Photos: Head to the Google Photos app on your Pixel.

3. Spot the Suggestion: Google Photos might suggest Best Take if it sees similar group photos.

4. Edit Your Photos: If not, pick the photos and tap "Edit," then "Tools," and find "Best Take."

5. Pick the Best Faces: Pixel shows you different faces from your shots. Tap the ones you like for each person.

6. Save Your Winner: Hit "Done" and "Save copy." You've got a perfect group shot!

This isn't just a fancy filter; it's smart Google Pixel camera AI solving a real problem. This means:

• No More Retakes: Like Eric, you won't need to keep asking everyone to pose again.

• Everyone Looks Great: Finally, a group photo where everyone's got a good expression. 

• Super Simple: You don't need to be a tech guru. Pixel does the hard work. Eric found it easy to use straight away.

• Perfect for Any Occasion: From mates' get-togethers to special events, get great photos every time.

• Save Yourself Time: Stop fiddling with editing software. Pixel does it fast. Eric had a shareable photo in no time.

So, next time you're snapping a group photo, remember your Pixel has Best Take. It’s the smart way to remove blinked eyes from a group photo Pixel and get fantastic results you'll actually want to share. Give it a go!

Best Take is available on Google Pixel 6 and later models.