Google Images Marks 25 Years With Personalized Gallery and AI Image Creation

Google is marking the 25th anniversary of its Google Images service with a major redesign of its homepage and the integration of AI-generated images directly into its search results. The company announced the updates on July 14, 2026, introducing a new, personalized browsing experience and expanding the capabilities of its AI Overviews feature.

The centerpiece of the anniversary update is a complete overhaul of the Google Images homepage for desktop users. Described as a "brand new browseable home," the redesign transforms the page into a dynamic, collage-like gallery that updates in real time with images tailored to a signed-in user's interests. A key new feature allows users to save images to custom-named collections, such as for travel inspiration or home decor ideas. These collections then appear as quick-access tabs above the main gallery, enabling users to easily return to their saved ideas. This redesigned homepage is beginning a staged rollout over the coming weeks to English-language users in the United States.

Alongside the visual refresh, Google is adding AI-powered image creation to its AI Overviews in search. Utilizing the company's latest Nano Banana model, the...