Google is adding its productivity suite with the built-in integration of Google Vids, a cloud-based, lightweight video editing solution, directly into Google Drive. The rollout is underway now and will roll out to some Google Workspace users in the next 15 days.

What’s New?

  • Google Vids will now show up as a built-in video editing tool within Google Drive.
  • This allows users to edit video directly in the cloud, without the need to install extra software.
  • The new purple Google Vids icon will be displayed in the top-right corner of supported video files in Drive.

What You Can Do with Google Vids

When opened in Google Vids, users can:

  • Trim clips
  • Overlay text
  • Add music
  • Insert graphics
  • Save the project as a new Vids file

Supported Video Formats & Limits

Google Vids now supports:

  • Video formats: MP4, QuickTime, OGG, WebM
  • Video length: Less than 35 minutes
  • File size: Less than 4GB

Who Will Get Access?

Google Vids now supports:

  • Video formats: MP4, QuickTime, OGG, WebM
  • Video length: Less than 35 minutes
  • File size: Less than 4GB

Who Will Get Access?

This feature is only available to users on the following Google Workspace plans:

  • Business: Starter, Standard, Plus
  • Enterprise: Starter, Standard, Plus
  • Essentials: Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus

FAQs

Q1: Where do I get the Google Vids editor?
When available, you’ll be able to open a supported video file in Drive. You’ll find a purple Vids icon in the top-right corner. Click it to edit the video in Google Vids.

Q2: Can I edit videos in place that already exist?
Not at this time. Edits currently need to be saved as new Google Vids files.

Q3: If my video is longer than 35 minutes or 4GB, what then?
The editor will not support files that exceed either limit. You’ll need to trim the video beforehand or use an external tool.

Conclusion

The inclusion of Google Vids in Drive is a demonstration of Google’s cloud-first content creation strategy. Although the editor has basic features now, it adds the advantage of cloud-based, collaborative editing in real-time, suitable for rapid editing and collaborative workflows.

In implementing its initiative to expand the Workspace ecosystem further, this addition presents users with an easier and more seamless way of creating video content without having to leave Drive.