The ‘Create’ section in Google Photos is slowly becoming one of the most interesting things about the app. This is where you can experiment with your captured images. It lets you create charming collages, apply a range of preset templates, and even turn a simple photo into a short video. The latter tool has been updated to accept custom prompts. Here’s how you can use the ‘Photo to Video’ tool in the Google Photos app.
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Before you begin
The Photo to Video tool gives you a set of editing options. Here’s what each one of them does.
- Subtle movements: Adds natural, photorealistic movements like smiling and waving to your images. This doesn’t make the video look overtly artificial.
- I’m feeling lucky: Depending on the image, the AI tool may spruce it up with a subtle movement, or inject it with dynamic effects and animations. These may include confetti, balloons, and other action-based props.
- Custom prompt: Added in the new update, it lets you take the creative reins. You can instruct the tool on what movements to add.
- Prompt suggestions: Don’t have any ideas at the moment? Prompt suggestions will come up with something that suits your selected image.
- Follow-up prompts: If you don’t like the AI-generated video, you can send a follow-up prompt with your desired changes and edits.
How to use ‘Photo to Video’ in Google Photos
- Launch the Google Photos app and switch to the Create tab.
- Go to Photo to Video.
- Hit Try Now.
- Select a photo from your phone’s library. If you select a photo in landscape orientation, it will be cropped to fit the portrait aspect ratio.
- Choose Subtle movements for photorealistic motion or I’m feeling lucky for more enhanced motions and special effects.
- Alternatively, enter a text prompt for the kind of movement and effects you want in the video.
- Wait for a few seconds for the video to generate. Once generated, hit Save to download the video on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do the videos generated using ‘Photo to Video’ contain audio?
Yes, some videos generated using ‘Photo to Video’ in Google Photos contain background audio.
How do I generate an AI video from an image?
Go to Google Photos>Create>Photo to Video>Try Now, select an image, and add a prompt. The app will generate a video based on your prompt in a few seconds.
Why am I not able to use ‘Photo to Video’ in Google Photos?
The ‘Photo to Video’ is available in selected locations. It is possible that it hasn’t been rolled out in your region yet. Make sure the Google Photos app on your phone is updated to its latest version.
How do I create AI memes using Google Photos?
Launch the Google Photos app, tap on ‘Create’, select ‘Me meme’, choose a meme template, upload a picture of yourself, and hit ‘Generate’.
How do I remix my pictures in Google Photos?
Go to Google Photos>Create>Remix>Try Now, select a style, select a photo from the library, and hit ‘Generate’.
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Final Thoughts
The videos generated using this tool are saved to the day they were generated, not to the day the picture was taken. Google has also updated it to add audio by default. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
