Google Photos announced on Tuesday the launch of new features aimed at video editing and highlight reel creation with ease. It includes specialized templates with pretet music and text ans, as well as a redesigned video editor.
The new templates are now rolling out to Android devices and allow users to choose from preset music and text to create a professional makeover in seconds. Users simply select a template and then upload the photos and videos they want to add. Google Photos automatically creates a video that matches the beat of the music.
The update also makes creating highlight changes in the app much easier and more straightforward. Highlight reels are collections of clips and photos from a user’s gallery, such as moments from a memorable vacation or birthday celebration. To create a highlight reel, users can go to the Create Tab and click “Highlight Video.”

In addition, the company introduced a new decorated video editor, available on Android and iOS devices.
The new editor is intended to be more user-friendly, with a “universal timeline” that allows users to view all video clips and other content in one place. It also includes an “adaptive canvas” that adjusts the editing interface according to the needs of the user or the specific project.
Also, with this new editor, users can add music and text to a video clip.
The company said that the redistribution of the editor will now serve as the default video editing on Android.
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Another new feature is the option to explore music photos in music to find the ideal soundtrack for highlight videos. It is available on Android and iOS devices.
In addition, Android users can now add their own text annotations to their video highlights, allowing for the addition of new fonts with new fonts, colors, and backgrounds.





