Pixel Screenshots and Studio now available in select countries
Top 3 Key Points:
- Availability: Pixel Screenshots and Studio are accessible on Pixel 9 series devices in eight English-speaking countries.
- AI Features: AI-powered features require a valid personal Google Account and are not supported on work or school accounts.
- Setup Process: Users can activate AI-driven screenshot search during setup or through the app’s settings.
Pixel Screenshots and Studio Now Available in Select Countries
Google’s rollout of AI features typically begins in a limited number of countries before expanding further. This approach holds for the Pixel Screenshots and Pixel Studio, both of which are now available on the Pixel 9 series.
Pixel Screenshots
At launch, Pixel Screenshots is officially available on Pixel 9 and later models in the following countries: the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia. These features are accessible in English.
For those interested, the Pixel 9 series, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, is sold in various regions. These include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. However, Pixel Screenshots are available in just eight of these 23 countries.
To use the AI features within Pixel Screenshots, users must be 18 years or older and have a valid personal Google Account active on their phones. It’s important to note that AI features are automatically disabled if an ineligible account is used, such as a work or school account.
During the setup of Pixel Screenshots, users are prompted to enable the feature that allows searching screenshots with on-device AI. This setting can also be accessed later through the app’s settings menu. If users decide to disable this option at any point, they will be asked whether they want to delete all AI summaries and metadata associated with the feature. For those who prefer a more basic experience, Pixel Screenshots can still be used without AI, serving as a dedicated space for screenshots separate from Google Photos or Files by Google.
Once activated, the app will download its AI model, which must be done over Wi-Fi. Users should also ensure the following apps are up-to-date via the Google Play Store for optimal functionality:
- Android AICore
- Private Compute Services
- Pixel Screenshots
- Android Intelligence Services (also known as Android System Intelligence)
Pixel Studio
Pixel Studio shares the same country availability as Pixel Screenshots, offered in English on the Pixel 9 series in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia.