Google Photos Perspective Correction Tool Goes Missing for Many Users.

Key Takeaway.

• Google Photos removes the perspective correction tool.
• Users report missing feature with no official response.

Recently, Google Photos has removed its long-standing perspective correction (crop/keystone) tool, frustrating photographers and everyday users who relied on it for straightening skewed shots and emulating scans. Reports across Reddit and Google’s own support forums confirm that the option has disappeared in recent app versions.

This feature was embedded within the Crop editing tools was appreciated for correcting angular distortions in photos of documents, artwork, or real estate. Though not the most widely used, its removal is sparking surprise and complaints.

The vanished function was once easily accessible as a skew-adjustment overlay in Google Photos’ Crop tool. Now, affected users—across Android and the web interface—report the feature is simply gone from editing menus. 

The change seems to have appeared abruptly, likely tied to a recent app update that removed the tool without warning. Notably, it's still visible in older app versions like Google Photos v7.38, suggesting this is targeted in newer releases. 

Community reactions echo frustration: Reddit users on r/GooglePixel chimed in with comments like:

“I used it a lot to correct the perspective of photos I took too fast … Keystone correction is missing from the Crop tools.”

“At least a few times per week. ... I’m especially bummed that it's gone.” 

Some speculate the tool was removed due to low usage, or that user metrics excluded power users who disabled anonymous data sharing.

While the functionality is still accessible via alternative apps such as Snapseed or Google Drive’s document scanner but these are not ideal substitutes for seamless in‑Photos editing.

Affected users can try downgrading the Photos app or uninstalling and reinstalling via the Play Store to revert to an older build. However, this is a temporary fix and may become unavailable as Google continues updating the app.

As of now, Google has not officially addressed whether the removal is intentional, a bug, or part of a broader redesign. With the Pixel 10 launch drawing attention, some community members feel the timing suggests lower-priority users are being overlooked.