Google Workspace Changes

Gemini Omni now available in Google Vids for higher-quality AI video generation and text-based video editing.

Users can generate higher quality AI video clips with improved text rendering, physics, and realism using Gemini Omni within Google Vids. Additionally, they can edit any existing video by typing natural language instructions—such as adjusting color grading, restyling visuals in anime style, or removing unwanted background elements—directly in Vids. The feature rolls out gradually to Rapid Release domains starting July 16, 2026 and to Scheduled Release domains starting August 5, 2026, with availability across various Business, Enterprise, Education, and Consumer editions.

Users can now create AI video clips using their personal avatar via Gemini Omni directly in Google Vids.

Google Vids introduces Gemini Omni integration, allowing users to create a personal avatar through a secure verification process in their Google Account and use it as a character in AI-generated video clips. Admins can manage or disable the feature via the Admin console. The feature rolls out to Rapid Release domains starting July 16, 2026 (visible within up to 15 days) and to Scheduled Release domains starting August 5, 2026 (visible within up to 15 days). Availability includes Business, Enterprise, Education Plus, Consumer Google AI Pro/Ultra, and select add-ons.

Users can now steer AI voiceover and avatar speaking in Google Vids using bracketed tags for emotions, pacing, and sound effects, with an option to auto-apply tags.

In Google Vids, typing an open bracket (‘[’) brings up a menu of steering tags to customize pacing, emotional delivery, and sound effects for AI voiceovers and avatars. Users can also click 'Apply audio tags' to let Vids automatically populate the script with appropriate tags based on content. Admins have no control over this feature; end users can learn more via the Help Center. The feature rolled out to both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains starting July 15, 2026, with full visibility within 1–3 days.

Google Vids now supports converting Google Slides to videos in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Google Vids, which already turns Slides content into videos with AI‑generated scripts, voiceovers, background music, and animations in English, expands language support to seven additional languages. The feature is available across Business, Enterprise, Education, Consumer, and select other editions, with no admin or end‑user settings required. Rollout began in Rapid Release domains on June 30, 2026 (gradual over up to 15 days) and will start in Scheduled Release domains on July 20, 2026 (full rollout over 1–3 days).

Ability to direct custom avatars to take actions in videos.

Custom avatars in Google Vids can now be directed to perform actions such as walking, talking, or using objects via text prompts. Additionally, users can upload image references to place custom avatars in specific locations or include branded logos, all while preserving the avatar's appearance and voice.

New Gemini voice models for custom avatars.

Users creating custom avatars in Google Vids can now choose from over 30 voices powered by Gemini Audio, which offer increased expression, broader language support, and better steering control over speech delivery.

Expanded language support for AI avatars and voiceovers.

Google Vids has added support for 16 new languages, including Hindi, Arabic, Indonesian, and Russian, bringing the total number of supported languages for AI avatars and voiceovers to 24.

Expanded library of default AI avatar presets.

Google Vids has expanded its collection of default AI avatar presets from 23 to 53, featuring photorealistic, 3D cartoon, and graphic novel styles. These avatars are powered by Gemini Audio to provide more expressive, realistic, and conversational tones.

Add AI avatars when converting Google Slides presentations to Google Vids.

Users can now enhance their Google Vids by adding AI-powered spokesperson avatars when importing content from Google Slides. These avatars are dynamically inserted throughout the video to make the generated content more relatable and engaging, complementing existing Gemini-powered features like script generation, voiceovers, and background music.

Create custom branded avatars in Google Vids using Nano Banana 2.

Google Vids now enables users to brand their custom AI-generated avatars by uploading a logo and utilizing the Nano Banana 2 model to refine the logo's sizing and placement. This feature ensures that AI presenters align with an organization's visual identity. Additionally, branded custom avatars can be saved within a Vid, allowing collaborators to use the same speaker for consistent branding across the project.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and support for 16 additional languages powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids has integrated the Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model, adding 30 new conversational voice options that offer greater realism and expression. Users can now guide the AI with emotional instructions, use bracket notation for pacing, and include sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has expanded to 16 new languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Dutch, Hindi, and more, bringing the total to 24 supported languages.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and 16 additional languages, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids now features more expressive AI voiceovers, powered by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model. These 30 new conversational voice options are supported in 24 different languages and allow for emotional instructions, pacing notations, and sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has been expanded to 16 new languages, joining the previously supported ones. The feature is available by default, with an option for admins to disable it at the domain level, and is rolling out to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts with a full rollout expected in 1-3 days starting April 15, 2026.

Users can now edit AI-generated scripts when converting Google Slides to Google Vids before the import is finalized.

When importing Google Slides into Google Vids with Gemini enabled, users can now review and edit AI-generated scripts for each slide before completing the import, generating voiceovers, and applying animations. This update allows users to refine their narrative early, save time by reducing back-and-forth editing in the main editor, and ensure voiceovers accurately match the intended message.

Users can now edit AI-generated scripts when converting Google Slides to Google Vids before completing the import, generating voiceovers, and applying animations.

This update allows users to edit AI-generated scripts for each slide when converting Google Slides into Google Vids, a capability previously only available after the import process. This new feature enables users to refine their narrative early, saving time and effort by making script adjustments before video draft creation. It also ensures that the generated voiceover perfectly matches the intended message, providing a more streamlined workflow for creating high-quality video content from existing presentations.

Export Google Vids directly to YouTube

Users can now publish videos created in Google Vids directly to YouTube via the File menu, removing the need to export projects as MP4 files and manually upload them. To ensure security and creative control, all exported videos are initially set to Private, allowing users to review content in YouTube Studio before adjusting visibility to Public or Unlisted.