Google Photos adds Gemini Omni AI Video Remix

Google has launched a new AI-powered video editing feature called Video Remix within its Google Photos app, aiming to simplify complex edits for everyday users. The feature, announced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, leverages the company's Gemini Omni AI model to transform ordinary video clips with stylistic effects, lighting adjustments, and background replacements in seconds.

Video Remix is designed to eliminate the need for professional editing skills or dedicated software. Users can access the tool through the Create tab in Google Photos, where they can select a video and apply a variety of templates or input their own text prompts. Examples provided by Google include applying artistic styles like watercolor, sketchbook, or oil painting effects, swapping a plain background for a more dynamic setting such as a greenhouse, or using cinematic relighting to brighten a dark scene with a "morning glow."

The feature is now rolling out to subscribers of Google's premium AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra tiers. Initial availability is limited to users in the United States and 13 other countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines,...