Feature availability
- This feature is available as part of Gemini for Google Workspace Alpha.
- Your administrator controls access to Gemini for Google Workspace Alpha. If you can’t find these features, your administrator may not have Alpha features enabled for your organization.
- This feature is also available as part of our early access testing program, Google Workspace Labs.
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
Use the My media side panel to add images, GIFs, or videos from Drive or Photos.
Important:
- You can upload these file types:
- MP4
- Quicktime
- OGG
- WebM
- Individual clips have limits of 35 minutes and 4 GB. Learn how to trim a video clip in Vids.
- On your computer, open a video in Google Vids.
- In the timeline, select the scene where you want to upload an image, GIF, or video.
- In the sidebar, click My media or in the menu, click Insert My media .
- Choose where to get your file from in 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.
- Click the file to add to the scene canvas.
Tip: When you add files from Google Drive or 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
- On your computer, open a video in Google Vids.
- In the timeline, select the scene where you want to upload an image, GIF, or video:
Upload an image or video from your computer |
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Drag an image from your computer or the web |
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Copy and paste an image from your computer or the web |
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Tip: It may take a moment for your image to open.
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