5 new video editing tools in Google Photos

Creating a highlight reel featuring multiple video clips and photos in Google Photos is simple: Just head to the Create tab and select “highlight video,” pick the content you want included and Photos will create a single cohesive video for you.

And now, creating and editing your videos is easier than ever with new features you’ve been asking for. From using ready-made templates and the redesigned video editor to adding music and custom text, here are five features you can use to create personalized videos right in Google Photos:

1. Create shareable highlight videos quickly with templates

Don’t know where to begin? Rolling out on Android, templates give you pre-set formats with built-in music, text and cuts synced to a soundtrack. Just pick a template, select the photos and videos you want included and sit back while Photos automatically creates a shareable video that matches the beat. Head to the Create tab and select “highlight video” to get started — and stay tuned for new templates.