Google Photos’ new Moods feature is so good it made me ditch Adobe Lightroom

Google Photos’ new Moods feature is so good it made me ditch Adobe Lightroom

By Jade Bryan Jardinico
Publication Date: 2026-10-08 21:00:00

For years, Google Photos has been my favorite cloud backup for pictures and videos, even on non-Pixel devices.

I love its advanced editing features, which have proven handy and practical, from Magic Eraser to a wide range of AI-based presets like Remix.

Google recently introduced another suite of useful additions, including Moods. While it’s a simpler take than existing tools, I didn’t expect to like it this much.

It produces fantastic retro looks, so much so that I favor it over Instagram and Adobe Lightroom.