Google Vids: The AI Tool That Turns Prompts and Slides into Professional Video
This article explores Google Vids, an AI-powered video creation and editing tool within the Google Workspace suite, designed to help users create engaging, informative videos for work-related purposes such as training, project updates, sales pitch, marketing campaigns and customer outreach.
What is Google Vids?
Google Vids is a new tool that helps to create short videos using AI. It is part of Google Workspace and works like a mix of Google Slides and a video editor.
Key Capabilities and Features
- AI-Powered Support
- Tailored for Professional Use
- Built for Team Collaboration
- Intuitive and Accessible Interface
- All-in-One Media Creation Toolkit
In essence, Google Vids simplifies video creation by combining AI assistance, ease of use, and collaborative features, making it easier than ever for teams to communicate ideas and share stories through video in a professional setting.
What Makes Google Vids a Powerful Productivity Tool?
Google Vids enhances productivity by streamlining the video creation process with AI support, ready-to-use templates, and seamless integration with other Google Workspace apps. It enables users to communicate ideas visually and effectively without needing advanced editing skills and also saving time while boosting engagement and collaboration.
Which GWS Plans Have Google Vids?
Google Vids is generally available on Business and Enterprise Workspace plans.
- Business Starter
- Business Standard
- Business Plus
- Enterprise Starter
- Enterprise Standard
- Enterprise Plus
- Enterprise Essentials
- Enterprise Essential Plus
- Frontline
- Essentials Starter
- Essentials
How to Get Started with Google Vids:
- Access Google Vids
Sign in to your Google Workspace account and open Google Vids from the app menu or via the Workspace dashboard or visit https://docs.google.com/videos/u/0/
- Start a New Project
Choose to begin from scratch, use a template, or start with a prompt to let the AI generate a draft video outline.
- Add and Organize Content
Import text, images, or slides from your Drive, and arrange them into scenes using the storyboard interface.
- Use AI Tools for Enhancement
Let the AI assist with script suggestions, scene transitions, voiceovers, and visual recommendations.
- Customize Your Video
Adjust styles, add stock media, music, and transitions to tailor the video to your audience and purpose.
- Collaborate and Review
Share the project with teammates for real-time collaboration, feedback, and editing, just like in Docs or Slides.
- Export and Share
Finalize your video and export it for use in presentations, training sessions, or online platforms.
Conclusion
Google Vids, enhanced by Gemini AI, represents a significant step in making professional video creation accessible to everyone. By combining Workspace’s collaborative foundation with AI-driven storytelling, it enables teams to focus less on technical details and more on creativity and impact.
