If you’ve ever stared at a blank timeline in a video editor thinking, “I’m not cut out for this”, Google wants to change your mind. Its Workspace-native video tool, Google Vids, just leveled up with some shiny new AI features that feel like they’re straight out of a sci-fi movie (but with fewer explosions than SpaceX).
Here’s what’s cooking: Google Vids now packs AI avatars that can literally present your script for you. No camera? No problem. You just drop in your text, pick an avatar with the vibe you want — polished CEO voice, friendly teacher, or hype content creator — and voilà, you’ve got a presentable video without needing a studio, lights, or even a haircut. Think of it as Canva-meets-Synthesia, but conveniently tucked into Google Workspace.
Next up, the editor can now detect filler words like “um” and “ah”, along with those awkward long pauses. Instead of re-recording (or cringing every time you replay your voice), you just click, delete, and boom — your video sounds smoother than your Monday morning coffee order.
And because 2024 taught us that still images are never enough, Google is bringing its image-to-video generation (powered by its Veo 3 model) right into Vids. Drop in a picture, and it’ll whip up an 8-second video clip — perfect for spicing up slides, presentations, or that social post that needed “a little more movement.”
The free consumer version will have the basics: templates, fonts, and stock media. But the real AI magic? That’s reserved for Workspace Business, Enterprise Starter, AI Pro/Ultra subscribers, and Education customers. (Translation: if your Gmail is still rocking the free plan, you’ll have to settle for the essentials.)
Oh, and this is just the start. Google teased noise cancellation, Meet-style backgrounds, and new aspect ratios (portrait, square, landscape) coming soon. Basically, Google wants Vids to become the all-in-one editor that makes you forget about juggling a dozen different tools.
So, whether you’re making training videos, pitching clients, or just trying to cut the “ums” out of your next YouTube upload, Google’s Vids update might just be your new best friend.
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