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Google Photos Begins Rolling Out New Video Editor With Templates and Built-In Music

The redesign brings a universal timeline to iOS and Android, with Android-only templates and text overlays aimed at quick highlight reels in the Photos app.

Overview

  • Google says the updates are available now or rolling out starting Dec. 9, with the redesigned editor live on Android and expanding to iOS through a staged release.
  • The new editor adds a universal timeline for multi-clip edits plus an adaptive canvas that streamlines rearranging, trimming, and fine-tuning.
  • A built-in music library on Android and iOS lets users browse soundtracks and adjust levels for both the video and the added music.
  • Android-only templates auto-sync selected photos and clips to preset music and text when creating a Highlight video from the Create tab.
  • On Android, users can add customizable text overlays with new fonts, colors, and backgrounds, and the revamped editor is now the default for single-clip edits with options to add music and text.