Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Google Drive Integrates Google Vids for Easier Video Editing
Google has made it easier to edit videos stored in Google Drive.
Now, when you look at a video in Drive, there's a special button that instantly opens it in Google Vids, the video editing program.
This lets you quickly change your videos, like cutting out parts you don't want, adding text, or putting in music.
It's like having a fast pass to edit your videos.
The new feature started rolling out on August 21st, so it might take a little while for everyone to see it.
If you manage your company's Google apps, you can turn this shortcut off if you want to.
Google Drive introduces a shortcut to edit videos directly within Google Vids.
The new feature allows users to edit videos without manually opening files in Vids.
An "Open" button in Drive launches videos directly into Google Vids for editing.
Users can trim clips, add text, and insert music within Vids.
The shortcut is enabled by default but can be disabled by Workspace admins.
- Who
- Google Workspace users.
- What
- Google Drive added a shortcut to edit videos using Google Vids.
- When
- The feature began rolling out on August 21st.
- Where
- Within Google Drive and Google Vids.
- Why
- To streamline video editing workflows.
- Feature
- Direct video editing shortcut
- Platform
- Google Drive & Google Vids
- Functionality
- Trimming, text addition, music insertion, quick edits
- Target Users
- Google Workspace users
- Rollout Start Date
- August 21st
- Admin Control
- Can be disabled by Workspace admins