GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

2.1m
180k
RSS

EV

Merch

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Videos
  • Featured
  • Phone Finder
  • Deals
  • Merch
  • Coverage
  • Contact
ADVERTISEMENT

Google Photos now lets you use text prompts to turn your images into videos

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (17)

Vlad 27 January 2026

Google Android iOS Mobile software Online services

Today Google has announced what it's calling "a major update" to the Photo to video feature in Google Photos. You now get "more creative control" to turn your images into "dynamic short videos".

That's because you can now use text prompts for video generation, provided you are over 18. You can type a custom text prompt to describe the movement, style, or effect you want, and easily edit and refine your prompts to fine-tune the resulting video.

If you don't know what to ask for, you still get the existing Subtle Movement and I'm feeling lucky options that were there before, but there are now also prompt suggestions, which you can tap for "instant video inspiration".

Every video you create from an image, regardless of whether you use Google's templates or a custom prompt, "may now include audio by default to enhance your dynamic creations", Google says.

Source

Related articles
  • Google Photos can now make you a meme star Google Photos can now make you a meme star
  • Google launches Personal Intelligence for Gemini Google launches Personal Intelligence for Gemini
  • Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search Google expands Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search
  • Google Meet’s conference room detection is now available on Android and iOS Google Meet’s conference room detection is now available on Android and iOS

Reader comments

  • ThankGodItsFriday
  • kUv
  • 31 Jan 2026

Is this wise? It seems like another invasion of privacy.

  • Reply
?
  • Anonymous
  • AfM
  • 28 Jan 2026

Dong, you already tried huh? maybe you can pay extra?

  • Reply
  • TomatoSauce
  • mtj
  • 28 Jan 2026

They never think about this. Average people might know something about data harvesting but in particular, no.

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 17

Recommended
  • Here's when Samsung plans to release its Android XR glasses and where Here's when Samsung plans to release its Android XR glasses and where
  • Fastest mobile chipsets ranked (2026) Fastest mobile chipsets ranked (2026)
  • Motorola Signature 27 flexes muscle on Geekbench ahead of November 5 launch Motorola Signature 27 flexes muscle on Geekbench ahead of November 5 launch
  • Ultrahuman Air is a smart ring that monitors sleep, recovery and more Ultrahuman Air is a smart ring that monitors sleep, recovery and more
ADVERTISEMENT

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • Nothing
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • Ulefone
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • RugOne
  • Umidigi
  • ZEED
  • Oscal
  • Sharp
  • Micromax
  • Infinix
  • Asus
  • Tecno
  • Doogee
  • Blackview
  • Cubot
  • Oukitel
  • Itel
  • TCL

All brands Rumor mill

ADVERTISEMENT

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max16,563
2.Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra15,836
3.Samsung Galaxy A5714,455
4.Oppo Find X10 Pro Max13,719
5.Xiaomi Poco X8s13,579
6.Motorola Signature 2713,265
7.Nokia 2360 Flip12,160
8.Samsung Galaxy A1712,129
9.Xiaomi 18 Pro Max11,932
10.Xiaomi Redmi M100 Pro11,681

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

BMW to bring Level 2 advanced driver assistance to German cities in 2027 BMW to bring Level 2 advanced driver assistance to German cities in 2027 2026 BMW i5 xDrive40 reviewToyota and Waymo team to deliver driverless taxis in Japan
ADVERTISEMENT
Ads by Playwire

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Twitter

© 2000-2026 GSMArena.com Mobile version Android app Tools Contact us Merch store Privacy Terms of use