Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that lets users edit videos quickly while they are in the process of sharing them. The update was discovered by Android Authority in version 7.95.0.989626323 of the Google Photos app on Android on October 7. When sharing a video, a new editing button has appeared at the bottom right of the video preview. Tapping this button takes users directly to the classic video editor within Google Photos, where they can make adjustments. Once the edits are saved, the app automatically returns to the sharing screen with a preview of the updated video.
This shortcut is designed to help users fix small issues with videos in just a few seconds, without needing to search for them again in their gallery. Any edited videos are saved automatically in the user's Google Photos storage. However, quick edits made to photos while sharing are only saved in the library if the photo is shared via a link or added to a shared album.
Previously, Google Photos had a quick editing screen for photos that appeared when sharing. This allowed users to reframe the photo, apply quick enhancements with a single tap, and compare the edited version with the original. For videos, Google has simplified the process by adding a direct editing button, which skips an intermediate screen. Unlike the photo editing screen, this button cannot be turned off and appears on all videos, even those that have already been edited. In contrast, the photo editing screen only appears for unedited photos.
The rollout of this new version is happening gradually, so it may take some time before all users see the feature. Google often introduces updates in this way to ensure a smooth experience across its user base.
Google Photos Introduces In-App Video Editing for Quick Adjustments
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