Google Photos Unveils AI Tools to Remix Photos & Create Videos
▼ Summary
– Google Photos is adding new AI-powered features, including turning photos into videos and remixing them into styles like anime or sketches, housed in a new “Create” tab.
– The update brings AI tools to Google Photos’ 1.5 billion users, expanding access to AI capabilities and providing Google with a large user base for feedback.
– Users can give thumbs-up or thumbs-down feedback on AI-generated content to help Google improve the features, which are currently experimental.
– The photo-to-video feature, powered by Veo 2, lets users create six-second clips from photos, while the Remix feature transforms photos into different styles using Imagen AI.
– Both features include invisible SynthID watermarks to identify AI-generated content, with the Create tab launching in the U.S. in August and expanding over time.
Google Photos is rolling out powerful new AI tools that transform how users interact with their memories, introducing creative options to remix photos and generate videos with just a few taps. The latest update brings advanced artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the hands of over 1.5 billion users, making sophisticated editing accessible even to those unfamiliar with AI-powered tools.
A new “Create” tab will serve as the hub for these features, organizing both AI-driven and traditional editing options in one place. Alongside existing collage and highlight video tools, users will find two standout additions: Photo to Video and Remix. These experimental features aim to simplify complex creative processes while giving Google valuable feedback to refine its AI models.
The Photo to Video tool leverages Google’s Veo 2 model, allowing users to animate still images into six-second clips. With just a photo selection and a choice between “Subtle movements” or “I’m feeling lucky,” memories can spring to life in seconds. This functionality, previously seen in Gemini and YouTube, is now available for U.S. users on Android and iOS.
For those looking to reimagine their photos, the Remix feature uses Imagen AI to instantly apply artistic styles, from anime and comics to sketches and 3D animations. No manual editing skills are required; the AI handles the transformation seamlessly. This option will debut in the U.S. within weeks.
To maintain transparency, all AI-generated content will carry an invisible SynthID watermark, ensuring users can distinguish between original and altered media. Videos will also display a visible watermark, similar to those produced by Gemini.
The Create tab launches in August, with Google planning regular updates to expand its toolkit. The announcement coincides with YouTube Shorts’ own AI enhancements, including Veo 2-powered video generation and effects, hinting at deeper integration across Google’s ecosystem.
By embedding AI directly into everyday photo management, Google is not just simplifying creativity, it’s reshaping how people engage with their digital memories. As these tools evolve, user feedback will play a crucial role in refining their accuracy and appeal.
(Source: TechCrunch)
