Google has announced a significant update to Google Photos, offering users increased control over the app’s generative AI photo-to-video feature. The latest feature allows users to input text prompts to guide the video generation process, enabling them to specify the desired movement, style, or effect they want to see when converting still images into dynamic videos.
The introduction of text prompts complements the existing options like ‘Subtle Movement’ and ‘I’m feeling lucky,’ providing a more personalized and customizable experience for users. Google states that it will offer prompt suggestions to spark instant video creativity, with the flexibility for users to edit and refine the text prompts to achieve the desired video outcomes.
The text prompt feature is currently restricted to users aged 18 and above, specifically within the image-to-video tool of Google Photos. In contrast, text prompts have been accessible in similar functionalities within Gemini for users aged 13 and older. This update aligns Google Photos with competitor AI editors like xAI’s Grok, which faced controversies related to misuse for inappropriate image alterations.
While generative AI features in Google Photos may not be universally available across all regions, the platform offers a support page detailing regional restrictions and functionalities. Additionally, the update introduces an option for users to automatically include audio in every video created through the image-to-video tool, streamlining the video production process for online sharing without additional editing requirements. Furthermore, Google has streamlined the image and video sharing process by introducing a new Google Photos picker for Gmail, simplifying the sharing of content via email from albums, collections, and shared albums.
Source: The Verge