19 September 2016

A faster way to share photos and videos, and all-new movies

Sharing all the photos from your weekend with friends can be hard: Not everyone uses the same apps, texting can be slow, and email has attachment limits.

Now, with Google Photos, you pick the photos, tap �share� and select the people you want to share with, instead of the apps � and we take care of the rest. If your friends are on Google Photos, they�ll get a notification. If you share via phone number, they�ll get a link to the photos and videos via SMS. And email addresses will get an email with a link from Google Photos. So you can spend less time toggling from app to app to share photos � dealing with failed texts or email attachment limits along the way � and more time enjoying life�s photo-worthy moments.

We�re also upping our game when it comes to automatic creations. Google Photos has always made movies for you using your recently uploaded photos. Now we�re going further, with new movies that are based on creative concepts � the kinds of movies you might make yourself, if you just had the time. And they�re not only limited to your most recent uploads.

One of the first concepts is designed to show your child growing up right before your eyes. Here�s an example:

We�re rolling out a couple more concepts this week, with more coming soon. Look out for a concept to commemorate the good times from this summer, and another one for formal events like weddings. And you don�t need to do a thing � these movies get made automatically for you.

These updates are rolling out today across Android, iOS, and the web.

Posted by David Lieb, Product Lead, Google Photos