Google Photos announced in April 2026 a new AI-powered feature that will automatically build a digital wardrobe from photos in a user’s library, allowing them to mix and match clothing items and virtually try on outfits before they roll out to Android later this summer, followed by iOS.
The feature will scan a user’s existing Google Photos library to identify clothing and accessories, then organize them into a browsable digital closet filtered by category — including tops, bottoms, and jewelry. Users will be able to combine items to create outfits, save looks to a digital moodboard organized by occasion such as travel, work, or date nights, and share outfit ideas with friends. A separate virtual try-on tool will let users preview how combinations look before wearing them.
Google drew direct comparisons to the virtual wardrobe featured in the 1995 film “Clueless,” in which the main character scrolls through her clothing to plan outfits. The company framed the new feature as a way to make a similar tool accessible to a broader audience, noting that AI could improve the experience over time.
Google did not detail the underlying AI technology, but said the system will recognize clothing and accessories from photos in a user’s library. The company noted that well-lit, full-body photos — or photos taken specifically of individual garments — may yield better results than casual snapshots.
Once live, the feature will be found under “Collections” in the Google Photos app and will compete with existing wardrobe apps including Acloset, Combyne, Pureple, Wearing, and Alta. No specific launch date beyond “later this summer” was provided for the Android rollout, and the iOS release is expected to follow afterward.
Source: TechCrunch