7 tips for editing videos in Google Photos

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Google Photos offers a robust set of video editing tools, allowing users to enhance their videos in a convenient and intuitive way.

In this article, we explore the 7 main editing functionsdescribing what each one does and how to use them.

What are the best features for editing videos on Google Photos?

First of all, it is important to install the Google Photos app on your devices. Remember to always keep it updated to take advantage of all the features the tool offers.

Edit Video Speed

This tool adjusts the speed of the video, allowing you to create slow motion effects or speed up playback.

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How to use:

1. Open the video in Google Photos and tap Edit.
2. Click on the option Video.
3. Select Speed.
4. Choose between the options:
   • ¼x or ½x: Slows down.
   • 2x or 4x: Speeds up playback.
5. Drag the handles to apply the adjustment to specific parts of the video.
6. Tap Save copy to finish.

Stabilize, Export Frame or Mute

These tools let you reduce video length, stabilize shaky recordings, export still images, and remove audio.

How to use:

1. Tap Edit on the desired video.
2. Use the available functions:
   • Stabilize: minimize tremors.
   • Export frame: Save a still image.
   • Mute sound: remove the sound.
3. Finish with Save copy.

Cut

The tool Cut allows you to reduce the length of the video, change the projection or adjust the aspect ratio (screen proportion).

How to use:

1. Open the video in Google Photos and tap Edit.
2. Select the option Cut.
3. Make the desired changes:
   • Drag the handles to trim the duration.
   • Adjust the aspect ratio or projection manually.
4. Finish with Save copy.

Adjustments

Allows you to change brightness, contrast, saturation and other visual aspects.

How to use:

1. Tap Edit > Adjust.
2. Select a setting, such as:
   • Brightness, Contrast, Highlights, Shadows, Vignette, HDR Effectbetween others.
3. Move the control to adjust the intensity.
4. Tap Completed and Save copy.

Add Filters

Add preset filters to stylize the video, like “Playa” or “Honey”.

How to use:

1. Tap Edit > Filters.
2. Choose a filter.
3. Adjust the intensity by tapping the selected filter again.
4. To undo, choose None.

Apply Effects

Include special visual effects to personalize the video.

Effect types:

• B&W Film: black and white style.
• Light Leak: light leak.
• Dust Mix: dust effect.
• Chromatic: chromatic distortion.
• Fisheye: fisheye lens.

How to use:

1. Go to Edit > Effects.
2. Choose the desired effect.
3. Save a copy.

Marking

Allows you to add drawings or highlights over the video.

How to use:

1. Tap Edit > Marking.
2. Choose between:
   • Pen: to draw.
   • Highlight: to highlight parts of the video.
3. Finish with Completed and Save copy.