Google Gemini now lets users turn off its visible AI watermark
Google has rolled out a new setting that allows users to switch off the visible watermark on content created with its AI tools. This means users can now download a clean file directly from Gemini without having to crop or edit the watermark out afterwards.
The setting is called Media Watermark, and you’ll find it in Gemini’s Settings menu. It’s a simple on-or-off switch: leave it on and Gemini keeps stamping the usual visible “sparkle” mark in the corner, or turn it off and your new creations come out clean. The option works across Gemini’s media models, including Nano Banana for images, Omni for video and Lyria for music. It is also available in Google’s Flow video editor, while support for Search is expected to arrive later.
Interestingly, removing the watermark was already high on users’ wish lists. When Josh Woodward, Google’s VP for Gemini, previously asked users about their biggest gripes with the app, getting rid of the visible watermark was one of the most requested changes.
✅ Papercut fixed: You can now toggle visible watermarks on or off in Gemini and Flow, with Search coming next.
— Josh Woodward (@joshwoodward) August 14, 2026
This applies to watermarks on all images (Nano Banana), videos (Omni), and songs (Lyria) except in countries where it’s required by law to keep them. pic.twitter.com/utHN0yDmD3
However, the change only removes the watermark that is visible to users. Google will continue embedding invisible markers in every file, including its SynthID watermark and C2PA provenance data. The content can still be identified as AI-generated by compatible tools, while users have no option to remove these hidden markers. In short, the new setting makes AI-generated content look cleaner, but it does not make it untraceable.
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