Overview
Google Vids is an AI-powered video creation and editing tool built into Google Workspace, designed to make professional video production accessible to anyone who can write a document. Using Gemini, it transforms text prompts and Drive files into complete video storyboards with suggested scenes, stock footage, voiceovers, and background music — no filming or editing experience required.
The tool targets business teams across marketing, HR, sales, and customer support who need to produce training videos, product demos, meeting recaps, and internal announcements without hiring a videographer. With real-time collaboration that works exactly like Google Docs, entire teams can edit the same video simultaneously.
Google Vids matters because it eliminates the cost and complexity barrier between having an idea and shipping a polished video. Recent 2026 updates add Veo 3.1 video generation, Lyria-powered custom music creation, and expanded avatar controls, making it one of the most complete AI video tools embedded in an existing productivity suite.
Key Features
AI Storyboard Generation — Describe your video idea in a prompt or upload a Drive file, and Gemini generates a complete storyboard with scene suggestions, stock media, scripts, and background music automatically.
Veo 3.1 Video Clips — Generate high-quality 8-second video clips from text prompts or photos using Google's latest video generation model, with 10 free generations per month for all users.
Lyria 3 Custom Music — Create original background soundtracks from 30-second clips to 3-minute tracks that match the tone of your video, powered by Google's Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro music generation models.
Customizable AI Avatars — Write scripts and generate speaking avatars without cameras. Customize appearance, clothing, and backgrounds, or place directable avatars into scenes interacting with uploaded product images.
Real-Time Collaboration — Share and co-edit videos with the same permission model as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Add comments, assign review tasks, and track changes in real time.
Multi-Format Export — Support for horizontal (16:9), vertical (9:16), and square (1:1) video formats with videos up to 30 minutes long, plus direct publishing to YouTube.
How to Get Started
Google Vids is available through two main paths depending on your account type.
For Business Teams (Google Workspace)
Google Vids is generally available on all Business and Enterprise Workspace plans:
- Business Starter ($7/user/month annual, $8.40/month billed monthly) — Core Vids features; Starter generative AI access in Vids is promotional through at least May 31, 2026
- Business Standard ($14/user/month annual, $16.80/month billed monthly) — More storage and broader Workspace AI access
- Business Plus ($22/user/month annual, $26.40/month billed monthly) — Advanced security, compliance, and higher meeting limits
- Enterprise — Custom pricing with premium support
Business Starter includes promotional access to generative AI features in Vids through at least May 31, 2026. Business Standard and Plus include Vids AI features under their normal paid plan entitlements (at least through May 31, 2026).
For Personal Use (Google AI Plans)
- Google AI Pro ($19.99/month) — Access to advanced Vids AI features, including custom music and customizable avatars, with plan-based usage limits
- Google AI Ultra — Higher limits including up to 1,000 Veo video generations per month
- Free tier — All personal Google accounts get 10 video generations per month at no cost
Getting Started Steps:
- Open Google Vids from your Workspace apps menu or visit vids.google.com
- Choose a template or start from a blank video
- Enter a prompt describing your video or upload reference files from Google Drive
- Review and customize the AI-generated storyboard
- Record voiceover, add AI avatars, or generate Veo clips as needed
- Share with collaborators for review and publish directly to YouTube
Pricing & Plans
Google Vids operates on a freemium model tied to Google Workspace and Google AI subscriptions.
Free Tier (Personal Google Accounts)
- 10 AI video generations per month using Veo 3.1
- Basic video editing and creation tools
- Access to stock media library
- Auto-generated closed captions
- Share and collaborate on videos
Google Workspace Business Plans
- Business Starter: $7/user/month (annual) — Core Vids features; generative AI access is promotional through at least May 31, 2026
- Business Standard: $14/user/month — Enhanced storage, extended meeting features
- Business Plus: $22/user/month — Advanced security, compliance, and eDiscovery
- Enterprise: Custom pricing — 1,000-participant meetings, premium support
Google AI Consumer Plans
- Google AI Pro: $19.99/month — Full AI features including Lyria 3 music, AI avatars, higher Veo generation limits
- Google AI Ultra: Premium tier with up to 1,000 Veo video generations per month
Note: Starter-tier promotional access to generative AI features in Vids is confirmed through at least May 31, 2026. Google has committed to maintaining this through at least May 31, 2026, post-promotion pricing or access details have not been fully detailed by Google.
Best For
- Marketing teams producing social media content, product demos, and promotional videos without a dedicated video production budget
- HR departments creating employee onboarding, training, and company announcement videos at scale
- Sales teams building personalized video pitches and meeting recaps that stand out in crowded inboxes
- Small businesses already on Google Workspace who want AI video generation without adding another tool
- Educators and trainers building instructional content with AI avatars and screen recordings
FAQ
Is Google Vids free to use?
All personal Google accounts get 10 AI video generations per month at no cost. Basic video editing, collaboration, and sharing features are available for free. For higher limits and advanced AI features like custom music and customizable avatars, you need a Google Workspace plan (from $7/user/month) or Google AI Pro subscription ($19.99/month).
How does Google Vids compare to dedicated video editors?
Google Vids is not designed to replace professional video editing software like Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve. It focuses on quick, AI-assisted video creation for business communication — training videos, presentations, recaps, and social media clips. Its strength is speed and accessibility over advanced editing control.
Can I publish videos directly to YouTube?
Yes. Google Vids supports direct publishing to YouTube from within the editor. You can also export videos in horizontal (16:9), vertical (9:16), and square (1:1) formats for different platforms.
What is the maximum video length?
Google Vids supports videos up to 30 minutes long. You can also import videos from Google Drive (up to 30 minutes) and trim them within the editor. Individual Veo 3.1 AI-generated clips are limited to 8 seconds each.
Do I need a camera or microphone to create videos?
No. Google Vids offers AI avatars that deliver scripts without any recording equipment, multiple professional AI voice over options with different tones, and a built-in teleprompter for when you do want to record yourself. You can also use the Chrome extension for screen recording.
Are AI features available outside of English?
Many Vids AI workflows remain English-first, especially "Help me create" and other prompt-heavy creation flows, but AI voiceovers and AI avatars also support French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The user interface supports multiple languages, but AI-powered content generation requires English prompts.
What happens to the free AI features after May 2026?
Google has confirmed that Workspace Business plan users get AI features at no extra cost through at least May 31, 2026. After that, Google may require an additional AI productivity add-on for continued access. The free 10 generations/month for personal accounts has no announced expiration date.
Can multiple people edit the same video at the same time?
Yes. Google Vids supports real-time collaboration with the same permission and sharing model as Google Docs. Multiple editors can work on the same video simultaneously, add comments, and track changes — making it ideal for team-based video production workflows.
