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Mint
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Google brings AI photo-to-video feature to Google Photos and YouTube Shorts with Remix ready clips on Android
Google has just released a press statement announcing a major update to its Photos app. Starting today, Android users can turn old stills into remixed video clips using the new AI powered photo‑to‑video feature. The update also adds creative Remix options and ties directly into YouTube Shorts, highlighting Google's shift from static photo storage to dynamic visual storytelling. It's a clear step toward keeping the Photos app relevant in an era dominated by short form video content. The new feature takes a selection of your Google Photos and turns them into short 6 sec video clips, complete with transitions and music, without requiring any editing. It builds on what Google introduced with Gemini earlier this year in July. Now, the same generative technology is coming to Google Photos and YouTube Shorts through Veo 2, turning still images into short videos that match how people share memories today. Along with the photo-to-video feature Google is also introducing a Remix tool which will be available to Android and iOS users. What this feature does is it transforms these photos into a different style, including 3D animation, comics, and sketches. You will be able to see photo-to-video and Remix features under the new Create tab in the Photos app that will be launched soon. The Create tab places the tools alongside other creative features like collages, highlight videos, and more, so that they're all in one place and easier to find. Google warns its users that these features are experimental and may produce inaccurate results. People can give feedback on generated images and videos using thumbs up or thumbs down. Google says this will help improve the tools over time. All photos and videos created through the new features will include an invisible SynthID watermark. Videos made in the Photos app will also have a visible label, making it clear that they were created using AI. YouTube Shorts is getting a creative boost with new AI powered effects. Users can now turn rough doodles into visuals or add filters that make it look like they're swimming or appear twice in the same frame. These features are part of a new AI Playground, found by tapping the sparkle icon in the Shorts camera. According to Google, AI Playground is now available for Shorts users in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The update follows recent changes in Google Photos, where AI helps turn pictures into short videos. While Apple keeps its tools more limited, Google is leaning into playful creativity, giving people more ways to experiment with their photos and videos. Google Photos is moving beyond its role as digital lockers for memories. With this update, the app introduces AI tools that turn still images into short videos and animations, making memories feel more alive and easier to share. The Create tab will bring everything under one place and encourages users to turn their photos into remixes, collages and other things that they have saved from the past many years. The photo-to-video and Remix features are now live for Android users. iOS support is expected soon. Anyone with the app can try these tools right away as no subscription is required, making them easy to access for users with a backed up photo library. This update shows Google's broader intent. Rather than follow fleeting trends, it's leaning into how people already interact with visuals. Google is helping photos do more than sit in storage. It's turning them into moments worth sharing.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Google adds image-to-video features to YouTube Shorts, Photos
Google has added a slew of new generative AI capabilities to YouTube Shorts and Google Photos. The tech giant is using its text-to-video model Veo 2 to allow users to generate videos on these platforms. The latest addition is a part of Google's ongoing effort to integrate AI features into its apps. Creators can now use a photo as a starting point to generate a video using AI. YouTube will also offer generative AI effects for the Shorts camera. Users can access these tools from the AI playground centre. The features are presently available only in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, Google has plans to roll them out to other nations. While Google Veo 2 is currently being used for all YouTube AI video features, the company also has plans to introduce a switch to Veo 3 later this summer. Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, said earlier this summer that the company would be adding generative AI to the YouTube Shorts creative tools. The next phase will be to build new video elements based on a text prompt, even if there were already tools for creating video backgrounds. On the other hand, the Google Photos app is getting the ability to animate images through the AI video-generation capabilities. Google in the future plans to upgrade the newer Veo 3. This new tool is rolling out over the next week in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for more regions later this year. With the help of the new AI effects, artists can turn their drawings into beautiful pictures and their selfies into videos, like they could be twinning with someone, diving underwater, and other scenarios. By selecting the 'Effects' icon in the Shorts camera and then hitting 'AI', users can peruse all of the generative effects and discover these new effects. With Remix, the feature, you could view yourself and loved ones in anime, comics, sketches and 3D animation form. The user can just pick a photo from the gallery, choose their preferred style and transform their pictures in seconds. While Photos gets a Create Tab, YouTube Shorts now has an AI playground tab. These tabs will list all the generative AI capabilities in the app. The Create tab is now only available in the US and will likely be rolled out to other regions in August.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
YouTube Shorts unveils new AI tools for improved content creation
YouTube is rolling out some new generative AI tools for YouTube Shorts which will empower creators to create more dynamic content. The new tools introduced by Google's video streaming platform include image-to-video feature and a range of AI-powered effects which will improve content creation on the platform. 'We're sharing some of our newest creation tools to make bringing your ideas to life on YouTube Shorts even easier and more fun,' said the company. You can now transform photo into video The new image-to-video tool enable users to transform any photo from their camera roll into a six-second animated video. 'Just select your image, choose a creative suggestion, and watch your memories come alive,' said the company in a blog post. Powered by Google's Veo 2 video generation model, users can choose prompts like 'Subtle movements' or 'I'm feeling lucky' to animate landscapes, group shots, or everyday scenes. The feature is rolling out next week in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with more regions coming later this year. New AI effects Creators can now access a fresh set of AI effects by tapping the 'Effects' icon in the Shorts camera and selecting the 'AI' tab. The new AI effects allow the content creators to transform doodles into artistic visuals, turn selfies into underwater scenes and also create 'twinning' videos with lookalike characters. All AI-generated content will carry SynthID watermarks and clear labels to ensure transparency. AI playground YouTube is also launching AI Playground, a new hub within the Shorts creation interface. It offers pre-filled prompts, inspirational examples and easy access to all generative tools. Find AI playground by tapping the create button and then the sparkle icon in the top right corner. It's available now for everyone in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to start. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects
YouTube announced on Wednesday that it's giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. The image to video feature lets users turn a picture from their camera roll into a six-second video. Users will see a selection of suggestions that are relevant to the photo they uploaded. YouTube says the feature can be used to add movement to landscape photos, animate pictures of everyday photos, or bring group photos to life. In an example given by YouTube, the feature turns a static image of a pedestrian signal into a short video that slowly zooms into a dancing version of the walking man symbol. The feature works similarly to an offering already available in Gemini. Plus, it's similar to the Animate tool in Meta's Edits app, which also uses AI to transform static images into videos. The new tool is rolling out over the next week in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. YouTube plans to bring it to more regions later this year. It's worth noting that Google Photos is also getting a similar image-to-video tool. As for the new AI effects, creators can use them to transform their doodles into artistic images and turn their selfies into videos where they're swimming underwater, twinning with someone, and more. Users can find these new effects by navigating to the 'Effects' icon in the Shorts camera and then tapping 'AI' to browse all of the generative effects. YouTube notes that the features announced today are powered by Veo 2, Google's AI model for video generation. YouTube says it uses SynthID watermarks and clear labels to indicate that these creations were generated with AI. Last month at Cannes Lions 2025, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that Google's Veo 3 video generator, which can generate both video and audio, will be coming to Shorts later this summer. He also shared that Shorts are now averaging more than 200 billion daily views. YouTube also announced on Wednesday that AI Playground is its new home for generative AI creation tools, inspirational examples, prefilled prompts, and more. Creators can find AI Playground by tapping the Create button and then the sparkle icon in the top right corner. It's available now for everyone in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Sign in to access your portfolio
TechCrunch
a day ago
- Entertainment
- TechCrunch
YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects
YouTube announced on Wednesday that it's giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. The image to video feature lets users turn a picture from their camera roll into a a six-second video. Users can choose from one of two prompts: 'subtle movements' or 'I'm feeling lucky.' YouTube says the feature can be used to add movement to landscape photos, animate pictures of everyday photos, or bring group photos to life. In an example given by YouTube, the feature turns a static image of a pedestrian signal into a short video that slowly zooms into a dancing version of the walking man symbol. Image Credits:YouTube The feature works similarly to an offering already available in Gemini. Plus, it's similar to the 'Animate' tool in Meta's Edits app, which also uses AI to transform static images into videos. The new tool is rolling out over the next week in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. YouTube plans to bring it to more regions later this year. It's worth noting that Google Photos is also getting a similar image-to-video tool. As for the new AI effects, creators can use them to transform their doodles into artistic images and turn their selfies into videos where they're swimming underwater, twinning with someone, and more. Users can find these new effects by navigating to the 'Effects' icon in the Shorts camera and then tapping 'AI' to browse all of the generative effects. Image Credits:YouTube YouTube notes that the features announced today are powered by Veo 2, Google's AI model for video generation. YouTube says it uses SynthID watermarks and clear labels to indicate that these creations were generated with AI. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Last month at Cannes Lions 2025, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that Google's Veo 3 video generator, which can generate both video and audio, will be coming to Shorts later this summer. He also shared that Shorts are now averaging more than 200 billion daily views. YouTube also announced on Wednesday that AI playground is its new home for generative AI creation tools, inspirational examples, pre-filled prompts, and more. Creators can find AI playground by tapping the create button and then the sparkle icon in the top right corner. It's available now for everyone in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
