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TL;DR Google is testing new features in the Photos app to let you edit videos made from Memories.
The process involves using the same video editor as the existing Highlight video feature.
Additionally, the Highlight video feature itself may be getting two new features to accommodate images better.
Memories in Google Photos are the closest thing to a time machine. The Photos app curates images from your library, not just combining them by date, but also by common scenes, people, or specific landscapes. And what good is it if you can’t cherish it with those featured in the videos? Which is exactly why Google also lets you share memories as a collage or a video slideshow.
The feature has been fairly basic in its utility, which is why Google is now testing some advanced additions.
Earlier this year, Google started rolling out a new look for Memories in Google Photos with custom cutouts or stencils on top of the thumbnail. Now, it appears to be testing a new option to edit Memories before sharing them as videos. Although you can currently edit memories, you can only select or deselect specific photos or choose whether to share the video with or without the automatically selected audio.
However, Google may soon offer more elaborate controls for the job. We’ve discovered new tricks being tested in version 7.78.0.920664585 of the Google Photos app. While the feature is hidden from users, we were able to activate it by tweaking the app.
The new editing workflow now relies on the same video editor as the Highlight video feature in Google Photos. With this, you’ll get more control over aspects, such as the audio, any text overlay, how long you want a specific image to appear in the video, etc.
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