Google Photos Launches Redesigned Video Editor for iOS, Android

Google has begun rolling out a redesigned video editor in its Photos app for both iOS and Android devices, introducing enhanced tools for creating and editing videos directly within the platform. The update, which started on December 9, aims to simplify the process of assembling highlight videos from photos and clips, featuring a more intuitive interface and new automation options.

The redesign incorporates Material 3 Expressive elements, including dynamic animations and containers, to create a cleaner, more professional editing experience. At the center is a large video preview screen, with a compact universal timeline below that supports multiclip editing. Users can trim, crop, and rearrange clips using drag-and-drop handles on an adaptive canvas that adjusts dynamically as elements are moved. A carousel toolbar provides quick access to eight core tools: Auto for automatic enhancements, Crop, Adjust for sliders controlling brightness, contrast, shadows, highlights, and white balance, plus Filters, Audio, Speed, Music, and Text options.

For single-clip editing, the interface allows users to add custom text overlays with expanded font and color choices, available now as the...