Google Photos just got a significant upgrade: users can now describe how they want their still images to be transformed into videos. The new feature, which is currently only available for users aged 18 and above, allows for much more control over the resulting video, moving away from the previously limited options of "Subtle Movement" and "I'm feeling lucky."
This update gives users a chance to enter their own text prompts to guide the AI's video generation, providing instant inspiration or fine-tuning the results. For example, someone could describe the style of movement they want to see in an image-to-video conversion – maybe a smooth dance or something more whimsical.
Google says that prompt suggestions will be provided to help users get started, and the text prompts themselves can be edited for more precise control over the video generation process.
However, some caveats apply. This new feature isn't available everywhere just yet; and there's also an age restriction – only users aged 18 or above are allowed to use it.
Additionally, Google Photos' generative AI features still aren't available in all regions and may vary by location. But for those who can access this feature, they'll have the ability to produce videos directly from their images with a few clicks, perfect for sharing online without needing extra editing.
Lastly, users can now include audio by default in every video created using the image-to-video feature, making it possible to share videos straight away without needing additional tweaking. And in another update, Google Photos introduced a new picker for Gmail that makes it easier to send images and videos from your albums, collections, or shared albums via email – allowing multiple selections at once and searching by album names.
This update gives users a chance to enter their own text prompts to guide the AI's video generation, providing instant inspiration or fine-tuning the results. For example, someone could describe the style of movement they want to see in an image-to-video conversion – maybe a smooth dance or something more whimsical.
Google says that prompt suggestions will be provided to help users get started, and the text prompts themselves can be edited for more precise control over the video generation process.
However, some caveats apply. This new feature isn't available everywhere just yet; and there's also an age restriction – only users aged 18 or above are allowed to use it.
Additionally, Google Photos' generative AI features still aren't available in all regions and may vary by location. But for those who can access this feature, they'll have the ability to produce videos directly from their images with a few clicks, perfect for sharing online without needing extra editing.
Lastly, users can now include audio by default in every video created using the image-to-video feature, making it possible to share videos straight away without needing additional tweaking. And in another update, Google Photos introduced a new picker for Gmail that makes it easier to send images and videos from your albums, collections, or shared albums via email – allowing multiple selections at once and searching by album names.
come on google, why 18+ only? like, what's the problem with little kids having some fun with their photos 
. it's not like they're gonna get hacked or anything 
. just a bunch of unnecessary age restriction if you ask me 
. but i guess its good that they gave us some cool new features now 
. like, being able to add audio by default is super convenient 
. and the new picker for gmail is a game changer 
. Only 18+? Like, what's the point of having a platform that's supposed to be all about accessibility if you're gonna limit it like this? And don't even get me started on the region restrictions... it's just another thing for Google to mess with 
Still, I guess it's a step in the right direction... now if only they'd fix this glitchy upload process on mobile 
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it's like having total control over the transformation process, no more random vids 
i'm already thinking of all the sick vids i wanna make with my fave memories 
and btw who needs extra editing when u can just use google photos' new feature?! 
also cool that we can now add audio to our vids by default 
it's gonna make sharing online so much easier 
just tried out the new Google Photos feature & its SO COOL!!! I mean who needs that much control over their vids lol? But if ur a creative person or wanna make some sick vids for ur followers, then this is def the way 2 go 
Its like havin ur own personal director's chair 
. i do love the idea of getting prompt suggestions from google, that's gonna be super helpful for newbies who aren't sure what kind of text prompts to use.
sounds like a game-changer for creators and social media enthusiasts alike 
... they're going to love seeing themselves as superheroes or in their favorite cartoon characters 
. And the fact that we can add audio by default is a total game-changer - no more worrying about finding the right music to match our creations 
! I'm also loving the new picker for Gmail, it's so much easier to share all my kiddo's latest and greatest moments with Grandma 
. Only thing I wish was that this feature wasn't restricted to 18+ just yet - I feel like my 10-year-old would love playing around with it too 
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. But yeah, it's only available for 18+ users atm, and I wonder how they'll implement this in regions with different AI settings 
. I'm low-key already imagining all the creative vids I'll make with this new feature 
Can't we all just have access to this awesome tech? 
. Bring on the vids! 
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