GoKawiilGoogle Photos testing adjustable animation speeds and preview before saving
Android Authority found hidden code in Google Photos version 7.96.0.99 revealing an in-development feature that lets users pick a playback speed—0.25x, 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, or 2x—for animations made from multiple photos. The update would also add a preview screen before saving the GIF, which currently isn't offered, with finished animations saved to the camera roll and backed up to Google Photos.
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The addition suggests Google is refining lightweight creative tools within Photos to keep users engaged inside its ecosystem rather than turning to third-party GIF editors. Since the feature was uncovered through app teardown rather than an official announcement, its release timing and final form remain uncertain.
- Google Photos may soon offer five speed options for multi-photo animations.
- A new preview step would let users check GIFs before saving them.
- The feature was found in app code, not formally announced, so availability is unconfirmed.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “Google Photos could soon give you more control over created animations”
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