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Google Photos Rolls Out Redesigned Video Editor and Android-First Templates

The overhaul emphasizes faster multi-clip storytelling inside Photos to reduce reliance on separate editors.

Overview

  • Ready-made highlight templates with built-in music, text, and beat-synced cuts are launching on Android.
  • A universal timeline and adaptive canvas now enable multi-clip editing on Android and iOS.
  • Users on both platforms can select soundtracks from Google Photos’ integrated music library.
  • On Android, the revamped editor is now the default for single-clip edits, with options to add music and customizable text overlays.
  • The release is widely live on Android via a server-side rollout, with iOS availability expanding, and outlets note a CapCut-like editing workflow.