What if your old photos could talk, move, and share their stories? Google just dropped a game-changing feature that does exactly that! Rolling out now in the US, this innovative AI-powered tool transforms your still images into enchanting six-second video clips, complete with emotional transitions and captivating music.

Imagine that perfect selfie from years ago suddenly coming to life with subtle movements, or a cherished photo of your parent as a child smiling back at you. This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality brought to you by Google’s advanced Veo 2 model, which is seamlessly integrated into Google Photos and is set to make waves on YouTube Shorts.

With just a few taps, users can select photos from their existing gallery and apply creative prompts like “Subtle movements” or “I’m feeling lucky.” It’s as easy as pie! The result? Clips that mimic the snackable video formats dominating platforms like Shorts, Reels, and TikTok, making sharing your memories effortless and oh-so-fun.

This exciting development is part of Google’s strategy to expand its portfolio of AI tools for consumers. Following the updates to Gemini in July that highlighted Veo’s generative video capabilities, it seems Google is relentless in its quest to redefine how we interact with our memories.

But that's not all! Google is also rolling out a new tool called Remix, powered by its Imagen AI engine. This allows users to restyle any image in their gallery into a fresh, creatively transformed version within seconds — perfect for social media sharing or just for a bit of nostalgia.

As a cherry on top, all AI-modified images will carry Google’s SynthID watermark, ensuring transparency in content creation. So, not only can you bring your old memories to life, but you can also do it with integrity.