At the tail end of last year, Google started rolling out its powerful Remix feature to more people. If you’re not familiar, Remix can transform your photos using AI, creating stylized looks that utilize anime, manga, and sketch themes. If you want to take things even further, there’s even the option to utilize a look that transforms your photos into a 3D animation.
This could be a fun feature
Naturally, Google is always working on improving or enhancing its apps, and it looks like the brand could have some plans in the works to expand the Remix feature to videos. Android Authority has found some evidence of this by deep diving into the code for the Google Photos app on Android.
The evidence was found in the code of app version 7.80.0.929302933, but the feature looks to have been in development for a lot longer, with traces of it being found in previous code that was dissected earlier in the month. While there isn’t access to any of the tools or features at this moment, the team at Android Authority was able to confirm that a “Video remix” button does exist.
You can see how this button looks in the image above, along with categories separating sections for photos and videos, with a “Remix your video” and “Remix your photos” section. Despite not having access to any of the features, the publication was able to pull out some things that could be included: “cinematic relighting, immersive background swaps, and beautiful stylization for your video.”
For the most part, this would be an exciting addition to the app that already offers so many great features. It would also feel extremely natural considering that we’ve already had time to spend several months with Remix with photos. Most recently, we saw Google add its new Wardrobe feature to the app, allowing users to virtually dress themselves with clothing they’ve taken photos of.
While I personally love all the features in the app, some might not agree, feeling its a bit much. If you’ve been thinking about moving away from the service, there are some very good ways to make that happen. First, you’ll want to find a Google Photos alternative that you like, then you’ll want to migrate your photos and videos from Photos to that new service.
Regardless of what you do, find a good home for your photos and videos. Those are all precious moments you just don’t want to lose.
