Google’s efforts at integrating AI into pretty much all of its software products has mostly gone undisturbed, and the company recently expanded its content generation ecosystem this week with the launch of Google Vids, an AI-based video editing suite.
Google says that all Google account holders will be able to access the platform to generate AI-made video clips at no cost using the Veo 3.1 model. This essentially allows users to transform simple text prompts or static photos into eight-second clips. Users can also edit their projects to include custom soundtracks made by Lyria 3, while Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers will be able to generate full-length tracks at up to three minutes long.
Additionally, users subscribed to the premium plan get access to directorial control over custom AI avatars, which essentially function as virtual actors in a video project.
Finally, the new Google Vids Screen Recorder Chrome extension allows creators to capture their screen and webcam directly from any browser tab, which integrates the Vids recording studio into their daily browsing. Creators can also publish their finished videos directly to YouTube from within the Vids interface. Starting this week, Google says that Google AI Ultra and Workspace AI Ultra accounts can now generate up to 1,000 Veo videos per month.
