YouTube Shorts Evolves! New AI Feature Turns Photos into “Moving Videos” | Release #557
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〈YouTube Shorts〉 continues to evolve as a new medium for short video expression. The latest addition includes a 'Photo-to-Video' feature that converts still images into 6-second videos, along with a variety of AI-powered effects.
With this, cherished memories like landscape photos or group shots are reborn as short movies that feel alive.
Photos Come to Life! A New Video Experience Powered by AI
The new feature operates using Google's video generation AI 'Veo 2.' Users simply select a photo from their camera roll and choose from suggested prompts to generate a video.
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For landscape photos, AI generates gentle zoom effects, while group photos are enhanced with dynamic animations. This opens up new possibilities for creative expression, setting it apart from traditional still image editing.
Explore Creativity with AI Playground
The newly added 'AI Playground' allows users to experience AI-generated features all in one place. Tools include transforming hand-drawn sketches into artwork and applying underwater effects to selfies, sparking creativity with ease.
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These features are being rolled out first in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for broader availability.
A New Era of Video Creativity Beyond Just Visuals
Similar features are also available in 〈Google Photos〉, where modes like 'Subtle Movement' and 'Auto' automatically animate photos. AI embeds a SynthID watermark to clearly indicate that the content is AI-generated.
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This makes AI-powered storytelling accessible to everyone, further expanding the value of still images.
