Google Photos has been updated with support for new video editing tools. The Mountain View-based tech giant on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) editing feature as well as three new editing tools. The AI-powered functionality will be available on both Android and iOS, however, the editing tools are currently only available to Android users. These features come weeks after the company introduced AI-powered Descriptive Queries and Ask Photos features.
The tech giant detailed the new features in a support document. The update is currently in progress and is expected to be rolled out to all users over the next few days. The company is also revamping video editing tools on Android devices to make them easily accessible.
The following new editing tools are currently exclusive to Android users. The first is the updated trimming tool, which is used to cut parts of the video and is useful when you want to show your friends only a certain part of the video. With this update, users will be able to precisely crop footage, down to the specific frame they prefer.
Another new addition is the auto-enhance button. Auto Enhance in photos improves brightness, contrast and overall lighting to make subjects look sharper. With this update, users can color correct videos and stabilize them with one tap.
A new speed tool is also being added to Google Photos. As the name suggests, users can easily speed up or slow down the video, allowing them to add interesting effects to selected frames. Additionally, users can add a slow-motion effect to a particular clip to increase its length and allow viewers to enjoy it a little longer.
AI-powered video presets are also rolling out to Android and iOS. First announced last month, the feature offers several presets for specific functions such as video trimming, brightness adjustment, speed control, and more. Users can add presets and AI will add the effect with contextual awareness. Furthermore, users can also apply effects such as dynamically tracking the subject’s movement, zooming in on an important moment, or applying slow motion.
