Use AI to create with Google Photos

Important:

• These features aren't available in all regions at this time. Functionality can vary by location. Some features may have additional eligibility requirements.
• The photos that you want to edit must be backed up. Learn how to back up photos and videos.
• These features require a network connection.
• You can only generate a limited number of photos or videos per day. Purchasing a Google AI plan increases your number of generations.

You can transform your photos with generative AI through Photo to video, Remix, Create with AI and Me Meme. These features may give unexpected or inaccurate results. When you leave feedback, you can help to improve Photo to video, Remix and Create with AI for everyone.

Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old.
  • Create with AI and Me Meme are only available to users aged 18 years and over.
• You need a personal Google Account. These features aren't available to Google Workspace or school accounts.

Terms of Service

You agree that your use of Photo to video, Remix, Create with AI and Me Meme is subject to the Google Terms of Service and the Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy.

Remix your photos

Remix is a new tool in the 'Create' tab. It simplifies the creative process through AI templates to help you reimagine your photos into unique, shareable creations with just one tap.

To begin your creation, you can browse the full selection or select a featured template directly:

1. On your Android device, open the Google Photos app .
2. At the bottom, tap Create .
3. Open the 'Remix' tool in one of the two ways:
   • Find the 'Remix your photos' header and select a template.
   • Tap Remix and you'll be directed to the available templates.
4. If this is your first time using the feature, an acknowledgement screen will appear to guide you through important information. To proceed, tap Try now.
   • To start with a featured template:
     1. Under the 'Remix your photos' header, find the featured template cards.
     2. Scroll to browse the available templates.
   • To browse all available templates:
     1. Tap View all.
     2. Scroll to go through every template option.
   • To filter templates based on your preference:
     1. Tap the specific category labels.
     2. Scroll to go through every template option.
        • To try a different creative direction, tap a new category at any time to filter the available templates.
5. Tap your chosen template.
   • Personalised templates: These are the templates identified with a badge .
     • Insights from your life are used to generate unique and relevant creations.
     • Some of these templates don't require you to upload an image. When you select some of these templates, the generation starts immediately.
     • To use any badged template, you must first meet the eligibility requirements for Gemini features in Photos.
   • All other templates: Specific creative styles or visual effects are applied to generate a photo of you.
     • If you select this template, it requires you to add a reference photo before generation begins.
       • To upload a photo from your photo library: Tap Upload your own reference photo Add photo .
         • A list of suggested photos automatically appears at the top of your library.
         • Tap a suggested photo or continue scrolling to select any other photo from your library.
       • To change the uploaded photo: Tap Edit .
6. Tap Generate.
   • To save the video: Tap Save .
   • To share the video: tap Share .
   • To get a different result in the same template: tap Regenerate .
   • To share your experience and help us to improve: tap Send feedback.

Tip: To bring you new creative options, templates are regularly updated. Some templates may change or be removed over time.

Photo to video

Important: Videos generated through the Photo to video tool may now contain audio.

You can transform your photo into dynamic short video clips using effects or text prompts.

1. On your Android device, open the Google Photos app .
2. At the bottom, tap Create Photo to video .
3. To try out Photo to video, tap Try now.
4. Select a photo.
   • If you've selected a landscape photo: The photo will be automatically cropped to fit the portrait video format.
5. Choose an effect or write a prompt.
   • Subtle movements : Add photorealistic motion to the subjects in your photo, like waving or smiling.
   • I'm Feeling Lucky : It can sometimes be a subtle movement or it may turn your photo into a video with more movement like dancing or add special effects like confetti or balloons.
   • Use text prompts:
     • Important: This feature is only available to users 18 years old or over.
       • Use the suggested prompt or type a text prompt to describe the movement, scene or effect that you want in your video.
       • To edit your current prompt, tap Refine to return to the prompt box.
6. Wait a few moments while your video generates.
7. You can find the finished video on the results page.
   • To save the video: Tap Save.
   • To share the video: Tap Share.
   • To share your experience and help us to improve: Tap Send feedback.

Tip: The video that you've created will be saved to the day on which you created it and not the original date on which the photo was taken.

Create personalised memes with Me Meme

1. On your Android device, open the Google Photos app .
2. At the bottom, tap Create .
3. Tap Me Meme.
   • If this is your first time using the feature, follow the on-screen instructions after the intro screen.
4. Select your template.
   • Browse templates: You can scroll and select one of the preset templates that Google Photos provides.
   • Upload a reference: To use a specific style, upload a funny photo from your library to use as the template.
5. Select a photo.
   • To change the selected photo, tap Edit . For the best results, choose a prominent selfie or a photo where your face is clearly visible.
6. Tap Generate.
   • To save the video: Tap Save .
   • To share the video: Tap Share .
   • To get a different result for the same effect: Tap Regenerate .
   • To share your experience and help us to improve: Tap Send feedback.
   • To compare the uploaded photo to the generated meme: Tap Compare .

Tips:

• This feature is still experimental, so generated images may not perfectly match the original photo.
• For potentially better results, try to upload a well-lit, focused and front-facing portrait photo, then generate it again.

Related resources

• Edit your photos
• Edit your videos
• Make and edit collages in Google Photos
• Make creations with Google Photos