Memories in Google Photos is about to get a serious editing upgrade

Chethan Rao· May 29, 2026 · 12:56 PM UTC ·6 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 65 views

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Google Photos is set to enhance its Memories feature with new editing options. Users will soon be able to edit their favorite videos and photos directly within the app. This update aims to provide more control over the content users wish to curate from their past.

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▪The Memories feature in Google Photos allows users to compile photos and videos from specific dates.
▪Currently, Memories has limited editing options, primarily allowing users to mute audio and remove images.
▪An upcoming update will introduce an 'Edit' button, enabling users to edit content in Google Photos or CapCut.

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