Google Photos launched its Video Remix tool on July 8, 2026, offering users a fast way to edit and transform videos using artificial intelligence. [1, 2, 3] The feature is powered by the Gemini Omni AI model, an advanced successor to previous Google video AIs, with improved capability to understand physics like gravity and kinetic energy for more realistic video edits. [2, 3]
Video Remix is available to Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers in the US and at least a dozen countries worldwide including Argentina, India, Japan, Brazil, and Turkey. [1, 3] Users can access the tool from the Create tab within Google Photos, where they can apply cinematic relighting, replace backgrounds, and add artistic styles such as watercolor, sketchbook, or oil painting effects. [1, 2, 3]
The tool also enables users to insert a digital avatar of themselves, generated using Gemini Omni, into videos. All AI-generated edits include a watermark created by Google's SynthID system to identify synthetic content. [2, 3] Google said, "Creating beautiful video clips shouldn’t require professional skills or hours of editing. Now, with Video Remix in Google Photos, you can transform ordinary videos into share-worthy moments in just a few taps." [1]
Video Remix dramatically simplifies the editing process by producing complex video transformations in seconds, eliminating the need for expertise or traditional editing software. [1, 2, 3] The rollout follows Google's May 2026 announcement of the Gemini Omni model, which supports more input types and produces more detailed scene generation. [2, 3]
Alongside Video Remix, Google Photos has recently added AI photo editing tools that include touch-ups to remove blemishes, brighten eyes, whiten teeth, and a digital wardrobe feature for virtual outfit try-ons. [1]
Google plans to continue expanding access and capabilities for AI-powered video and photo editing features across its platforms.
