Add images, GIFs, or video clips to a video (Workspace Labs)

Important: This article refers to Google Workspace Labs, which is an invite only program for users to try new AI Features. To check if you have access to Workspace Labs features, open Google Vids. A window to help you start creating in Vids will appear if you have access.Learn where you can use Workspace Labs features.

You can upload and insert your own image or video clip into a video from:

  • Google Drive
  • Google Photos
  • The web
  • A file on your computer

Tip: You can also use stock images or videos to create your Vid. Learn more about adding stock media & generated images to your Vid.

Add images, GIFs, or videos from Drive or Photos

Important:

  1. On your computer, open a video in Google Vids.
  2. In the timeline, select the scene where you want to upload an image, GIF, or video.
  3. In the sidebar, click My media or in the menu, click Insert and then My media .
  4. Choose your file from the My media side panel:
    • In Drive: Use a file saved to your Google Drive.
    • In Photos: Use an image from your Google Photos library.
    • Tip: You can search your files, or filter by folder or media type.
  5. Click the file to add to the scene canvas.

Tip: When you add files from Google Drive or Google Photos, ensure you’re logged into the account that has the files you want to add. For example, if you have a work account and a personal account, and are creating a video with your work account, be sure the photos you want to add are available on your work account.

Upload images, GIFs, or videos from your desktop or the web

Important: To turn off any feature on Google Workspace Labs, you must exit Workspace Labs. If you exit, you permanently lose access to all Workspace Labs features and you won’t be able to rejoin Workspace Labs.

To add an image or video from your computer or the web:

  1. On your computer, open a video in Google Vids.
  2. In the timeline, select the scene where you want to upload an image, GIF, or video:
Upload an image or video from your computer
  1. In the Vids menu bar, click Insert and then Upload.
  2. Click on the image or video you want to add.
Drag an image from your computer or the web
  1. Click and hold an image from a website or from a file on your computer
  2. Drag the image onto the scene's canvas.
Copy and paste an image from your computer or the web
  1. Right click an image from website or from a file on your computer.
  2. Click Copy.
  3. Right click on the scene's canvas and thenclick Paste.

Tip: It may take a moment for your image to open.

Important: To turn off any of the features on Google Workspace Labs you must exit Workspace Labs. If you exit, you will permanently lose access to all Workspace Labs features, and you won’t be able to rejoin Workspace Labs. Learn more about how to exit Workspace Labs.

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