Google Photos get new AI powered video editing tools: Here’s what’s new

Google is adding a bunch of new AI powered feature to its Photos app which the company says will video editing a lot easier than before.

By: Tech Desk

New Delhi | Updated: September 25, 2024 08:23 AM IST

2 min read

Google Photos makes it easier to edit videos on the go. (File photo)

Google Photos, one of the most popular image editing apps on Android and iOS recently got several new AI powered features “making it easier than ever to edit your favorite videos into stunning clips to share.”

Now, when you press the “Edit” button when viewing a video in Google Photos, the tools are now presented in an easy to see manner. You also get a new “Auto Enhance” button, which, as the name suggests. lets you enhance the colours and stabilise your videos with a single tap.

The tech giant also introduced a new Speed tool that lets you speed up or slow down the video and updated it’s trim tool, which now features improved controls that lets you precisely cut the footage.

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Google Photos has a new button that lets you adjust the speed of the video. (Image Source: Google)

As for AI, Google Photos’ video editor now has video presets on both Android and iOS. Google says these presets can help you automatically trim the video, adjust the lighting, control the speed and even apply effects like dynamic motion tracking or zoom with a few taps.

While Google Photos has been steadily adding new features to edit images, the app did lack advanced video editing features, which caused users to resort to third party apps like TikTok and Instagram if they wanted to enhance their videos. However, the new AI features should make the app more appealing to more users.

The new video editing features are rolling out to all users, but Google says it might take some time before they appear on your device.

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