Why does Google Keyboard require access to my Photo/Media/Files?

[AC Question]

On update of Google Keyboard android informs me that Google Keyboard requires access to my Photos/Media/Files.

Why?

That seems very unreasonable to me.

 

[Javier P]

Welcome to the forums. I think it's related to the new theme feature. Now you can use your own pictures as background. Quite cool, by the way.

 

[GRIMWALD]

It would be difficult to copy and paste without that access.

GRIM