Gallery Assistant is another app that Samsung is launching on phones with One UI 8. This app is simple in its purpose, in contrast to sophisticated AI tricks in Google and other applications: simple batch editing.
It is also in a beta phase via the Samsung Members application and offers a limited number of handy features to edit several photos and videos simultaneously.
It is a huge leap in the direction of making daily edits faster for Samsung users, but the initial release is based on the simplicity of the tasks and not sophisticated features.
What is Gallery Assistant?
Gallery Assistant is an assistant app that is linked to the Samsung Gallery app. Its primary task is to make it easier to work with numerous photos and videos by applying the same changes to numerous files at once.
It is user-friendly and will save time by not having to edit each item separately. The application is currently in the beta phase and can be used on the Galaxy S25 series as well as on other One UI 8 devices.
Batch Editing: The Basics
The power of Gallery Assistant lies in managing popular edits of multiple groups of files. The maximum images or videos you can pick at a time is 500, and one of the following tools may be used:
Compress Data: Reduce file sizes so as to clear up space.
Rotate and Flip: Rotate and flip several photos with a single tap.
Add Watermark: Add your own mark on a variety of photos, either to protect or brand them.
Save as PDF: Combine a collection of images in one PDF file.
Print: Print several pictures directly on your phone.
Other extras are an Image Clipper that can be used to remove the subject in the photo and a Compare feature that has the ability to compare up to four photos and allows you to select the best one.
The Limitations
Although Gallery Assistant is useful, it remains evident that it remains on the level of a basic level. Certain features that are missing are:
Color fixes/filters: There is no option to change the brightness and contrast or have a filter applied in bulk.
High-tech cropping: No perspective correction or group custom crops.
AI-augmented edits: It does not provide object removal, background expansion, or others.
In these, the single-photo editor in Samsung will be needed by the users or third-party apps.
How to Access the Feature
In order to test the Gallery Assistant, you would need a phone that uses One UI 8. The app is provided as a beta in the Samsung Members application.
The tool can be installed by the eligible users with the help of the banner. It is added to work directly within the Gallery app.
Conclusion
The Gallery Assistant of Samsung is a simple though convenient extension of One UI. Its simple batch editing capabilities address an issue that many people have when working with a large quantity of photos and videos.
It is not an all-encompassing AI photo editor, but it is convenient to use and has an in-built integration that makes it a convenient tool. It reveals the attention of Samsung to efficiency and providing ordinary users with what they need and nothing more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it have Gallery Assistant in all Samsung phones?
No, it is still in its beta phase and only supports the devices that have One UI 8, which the Galaxy S25 series are the first devices to have One UI 8.
Is Gallery or a separate application?
It is an independent app that adds to the Gallery app to enlarge its tools.
What is the number of photos that I can batch edit?
One can edit up to 500 items at once.
Is it possible to add text and stickers both in bulk?
No, the application supports simple editing features, such as resizing and rotating, as well as watermarking.
What is its difference between the Copy and Paste Edits?
That feature copies edits in other images, and Galaxy Assistant adds new bulk tools that are outside the default editor.
Can it compress videos too?
Yes, it can decrease both photos and videos.
Is it a paid tool?
No, it is currently free on a beta basis, and hopefully it will be free upon release.
What does Image Clipper do?
It removes the center of interest in a photo and allows you to store it in the form of a sticker or a picture.
