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 being made available only for Android users. These features come just weeks after the company introduced descriptive queries and AI-powered Ask Photos features.
The tech giant detailed the new features in a support document. The update is rolling out now and it is expected that all users will receive it in the next few days. The company is also rearranging video editing tools on Android devices to make them easily accessible.
The following new editing tools are currently only for Android users. The first update is the Trim tool, which is used to cut out parts of a video and is useful when you want to show only a specific part of the video to friends. With this update, users will be able to precisely crop the footage to the particular frame of their choice.
Another new addition is the auto-enhance button. Auto-Enhance on photos improves brightness, contrast, and overall lighting to make objects appear sharper. With this update, users can color correct videos and stabilize them with a single tap.
A new speed tool is also being added to Google Photos. As the name suggests, users can easily speed up or slow down a video, allowing them to add interesting effects to selected frames. With this, users can add a slow-mo effect to a particular shot to extend its length and let the audience enjoy it for a little longer.
AI-powered video presets are also being introduced on Android and iOS. First reported last month, the feature offers several presets for specific tasks like trimming videos, adjusting lighting, controlling speed, and more. Users can add a preset and the AI will add effects with contextual awareness. Additionally, users can also apply effects such as dynamic motion tracking of the subject, zooming in during a key moment, or applying slow motion.
