Users now have a quicker way to start editing right from Drive, using Google Vids. With this launch, when a user is previewing their video in Drive, there will be an “Open” button in the upper right that will open the video in Vids. Vids will automatically open the video file, and from there you can further edit as you see fit. For example, you can then trim the clip, add music, add text, and much more.
Who’s impacted
End users
Additional details
- This feature works for these file types. Individual clips have limits of 35 minutes and 4 GB.
- Once Vids opens the video file, a new Vids file is created. Users will need to go through the regular steps to save/export to a non-Vids editable file.
Getting started
Admins:Â
- Vids will be ON by default and can be disabled at the organizational level. However, if Google Docs are turned OFF in your domain, Vids access will be unavailable.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Vids on or off for users.
End users:Â
- You can use Vids on your computer with the two most recent versions of these browsers:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Windows only: Microsoft Edge
- Other browsers may work, but you might not be able to use all of the features.
- Dive into Google Vids with our free, self-paced online training course, designed specifically for educators and available now in the Google for Education Learning Center. You can also leverage this one pager to get a quick summary of what you can do with Vids.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Google Vids or how to edit videos stored in Google Drive with Google Vids.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 21, 2025.
Availability
Available for Google Workspace:
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Essentials Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus
- Nonprofits
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature:
- Gemini Business*Â
- Gemini Enterprise*Â
*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.
Also available to:
- Google AI Pro and Ultra