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Google Vids
Google Vids
What it is
Google Vids is an AI-powered video creation and editing tool integrated into Google Workspace, launched in April 2024. 1, 2, 3.
It is designed for crafting informative videos like how-tos, internal communications, or onboarding right within your browser, without needing complex editing software. 4, 5, 6
Main capabilities
AI-powered scene drafts: Use Gemini to generate an outline or storyboard from a prompt or Drive content (Docs, Slides), complete with suggested media and script 7, 8
Rich media integration: Incorporate screen recordings (with optional video of you), voiceovers (AI-generated), stock media (images, video clips, music), transitions, animations, and text. 9, 10, 11.
Templates & creative tools: Choose from templates and styles tailored for business storytelling; create using drag-and-drop interfaces, with AI assistance for scripting, voice, and visuals. 12, 13, 14
Collaboration and sharing: Share videos easily with granular access controls, comment inline like in Docs or Slides, and collaborate in real time. 15, 16, 17
Editing and trimming: Trim, add text, insert music—especially when editing Drive-stored video files via an "Open in Vids" shortcut. 18
Length and availability: Supports videos up to 10 minutes (or clip insertion from Drive up to 30 minutes).19, 20 Available on Google Workspace Business, Enterprise, Education, and AI plans. 21, 22, 23
In summary
Google Vids is your friendly, Workspace-native video tool for informed, polished content—making video storytelling as intuitive as building a Slides deck, but with richer media and AI-enhanced workflows.
Veo 3
Veo 3
What it is
Veo 3 is a cutting-edge AI text-to-video model developed by Google DeepMind, released in May 202. It generates 8-second, high-quality video clips with synchronized audio (dialogue, ambient sound, effects), turning simple text or image prompts into lifelike, cinematic mini-videos.
Key features
Text-to-video with native audio: Generates realistic lip-synced dialogue, ambient sounds, and effects automatically embedded in the visuals.
Image-to-video capability: As of around August 2025, Veo 3 (and Veo 3 Fast) supports transforming still images into animated video sequences, while preserving styling and adding motion/audio, available via Gemini API / Vertex AI.
Fast variant (Veo 3 Fast): Offers speed and cost-efficiency, ideal for quick iterations like ads, demos, or prototyping; priced around ~$0.40 per second with audio.
Enterprise-grade, high-res output: Outputs 1080p video with realistic motion, precise lip sync, and audio; integrates into Vertex AI’s Media Studio.
Security & compliance: Features SynthID watermarking for traceability, indemnification for copyright protection, and content policy enforcement.
Access & limitations
Originally Veo was accessible with a Google AI Ultra plan (around $249/month) through Gemini or Vertex AI platforms. As of mid 2025 it was connected to the version of Google Vids available to Nonprofit Google Workspaces.
Though impressive, current limits include 8-second clip lengths, somewhat inconsistent audio sync in complex scenes, occasional prompt-interpretation issues, and UI quirks like session timeouts. Guide
In summary
Veo 3 is a highly advanced AI generator for ultra-short, vivid video clips with fully integrated audio. It is great for rapid storytelling, product visuals, or adding cinematic flair especially for enterprise or creative use where short, immersive videos are needed at scale.
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