Google’s AI-Powered Visual Try-On Tool Gets a Major Upgrade
Google has announced a significant update to its AI-powered visual try-on tool, making it easier for users to try on clothes virtually. The new feature, powered by the company’s Nano Banana model, allows users to upload a single selfie and generate a full-body digital avatar for trying on clothes. This innovation eliminates the need for a full-body photo, saving time and making the online shopping experience more convenient.
The Nano Banana model, part of the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image suite, uses the user’s face to generate the rest of their body, maintaining consistent proportions. Users can choose from a handful of avatars generated by the AI model and select the one that best suits them. This personalized digital avatar can then be used to try on shirts, jackets, dresses, and more, across Google Search and Shopping.
Faster and More Personalized Shopping Experience
Previously, users had to upload a full-body photo to use the visual try-on tool, which could be time-consuming and inconvenient. The new feature saves time and eliminates the need for a full-body photo, making it easier for users to find the perfect fit. The AI-generated avatar is personalized to the user’s body type, providing a more realistic preview of the clothing item.
The Nano Banana update is expected to lead to a more immersive shopping experience, where users can confidently try on clothes virtually before making a purchase. This feature can help reduce returns and exchanges, saving users time and frustration. With the ability to try on clothes virtually, users can make more informed purchasing decisions, reducing the likelihood of buying the wrong size or style.
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Rolling Out in the United States
The new Google shopping feature is currently rolling out in the United States, giving American shoppers the opportunity to try it before anyone else in the world. Since the feature is built into Google Search and Shopping, users don’t need to download or sign up for anything extra to access it.
In the future, Google may release additional improvements to its Nano Banana model, generating more realistic avatars and 3D try-ons, along with deeper integration with apps like Doppl for styling and outfit ideas. While the feature that estimates a person’s body type from their face may have its limitations, it should still help users find a virtual fit and speed up the checkout process.
