Google Photos used to be a platform of users to store and share their photos. However, over the years, it has evolved significantly. In addition to being a platform for storing and backing up your photos, Google Photos now includes a bunch of editing tools for photos, videos, AI , and more. More recently, Google announced a bunch of new video editing tools that should make it easier for users to edit their videos within the Google Photos app.
Google Photos gains new video editing tools
One of the main changes is the redesigned video editor. According to Google, the redesigned editor is both faster and easier for use. It gives users a universal timeline with support for multiple clips. There is also a new adaptive canvas that makes the overall editing process a lot easier.
As Google puts it, instead of spending more time figuring out how to edit , the changes will let users spend more time being creative. Speaking of the redesigned editor, Google also says it is now the default video editor on Android.
Of course, what good is a video without the right soundtrack? To that end, Google is making it easier for users to pick the perfect soundtrack to accompany their videos. Users can access Google Photos’ music library and can make tweaks to volume and which part of the clip they want to use.
New editing tools
In addition to a redesigned editing interface and soundtracks, Google Photos also gains the ability for users to create shareable highlight videos quickly. Just pick a template and select the photos and videos you want to use, and Google Photos does the rest. This is similar to templates we’ve seen in other apps, like CapCut . These features make it painless for users with zero video editing knowledge to throw together something impressive in minutes.
There’s also a new custom text feature that users can use to put overlays in their videos. This makes it perfect for adding captions and titles to videos on the fly. Overall, all these changes make Google Photos a perfect place to start editing your videos. Granted, it isn’t as powerful compared to other editing apps.
However, if you’re a complete novice, these updates make it a great place to start. These changes are currently in the process of rolling out to users. Make sure you’ve the latest version of Google Photos installed and you should be all set.
