Google Photos is in the process of adding an exciting new AI feature that will allow users to turn still images into short animated videos using text prompts. This capability offers a much higher degree of creative control than the current, more limited options.
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Currently, Google Photos offers an AI-powered “Photo to video” feature that can animate still images into short, six-second video clips. The initial options for this feature, which started rolling out in July 2025 (in the US for Android and iPhone users), are:
- “Subtle Movements”: This option adds gentle, natural movement to the image.
- “I’m Feeling Lucky”: This option lets the AI decide and apply a creative, interesting animation style to the photo.
The Upcoming Text Prompt Upgrade
Recent findings in the Google Photos app code suggest that an upgrade is being prepared to introduce a full AI text prompt box for this feature. This change will allow users to describe exactly what kind of animation or scene they want to see, such as:
- A specific camera movement (e.g., “cinematic zoom-in” or “dramatic pan to the left”).
- Adding dynamic elements (e.g., “the leaves on the trees are gently blowing in the wind”).
- Transforming the mood or setting (e.g., “make the water start rippling and add a sunset reflection”).
This advanced feature is expected to be powered by Google’s Veo video generation model.
Availability and Limitations
- Current Feature (Limited Options): The initial “Photo to video” feature with “Subtle Movements” and “I’m Feeling Lucky” is currently available in the US for Android and iPhone users.
- Text Prompt Feature (Upcoming): The Text Prompt box is still in the testing or development phase, and Google has not yet announced an official release date.
- Usage Limits: Like other generative AI tools in Google Photos, there are likely to be daily limits. Users with Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions may receive a higher allowance of generations per day.
- Watermarks: Any content created using this generative AI will include a SynthID digital watermark to indicate that it is AI-generated.
