Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app

Google has introduced a new feature in its Vids app that allows users to direct avatars using text prompts. This advancement simplifies the creation of personalized video content by enabling intuitive control over avatar actions. It matters because it enhances user creativity and accessibility in video generation technology.

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PublishedThursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00 PMApr 2, 06:00 PM

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Google is adding a way to customize and instruct avatars for video creation in the Vids app.

Google on Thursday added new features to its video editor app Vids, including directing and customizing avatars through text prompts, Veo 3.1 support, the ability to export videos to YouTube, and recording with a Chrome extension.

Users will be able to use natural language prompts to direct avatars to “act” in a scene. This can include the avatar interacting with a product, a prop, or a piece of equipment. The company said that despite the dynamic nature of the output, Vids maintains character consistency.

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Google now lets you direct avatars through prompts in its Vids app

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