New Generative AI Tools for YouTube Shorts
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YouTube has expanded its generative AI toolkit for Shorts, bringing features like AI editing, photo-to-video generation, and music tools to more creators worldwide. This roundup covers the key updates, including new markets, usage steps, and regional availability, along with practical instructions for each feature.
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Generative AI tools expand to new markets
Standalone clips, green screen backgrounds, AI Playground, and Photo-to-Video are now available in more regions for creators whose YouTube language is set to English. Prompts can only be generated in English.
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'Edit with AI' turns camera roll into drafts
Short creators can tap Add, select clips, and use Edit with AI to generate a first draft. Users can personalize with edit options, preview, or move to the main editor.
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Photo-to-Video now adds sound and speech
Photos can be transformed into 8-second videos with sound, speech, and custom prompts. Choose a photo and use a suggested prompt or write your own.
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New generative effects launch globally
Effects can animate selfies and turn sketches into videos. Access them via the Effects icon when creating a Short.
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Speech to Song and Dream Track lyrics arrive in the US
Speech to Song converts dialogue into music via Remix. Dream Track lets creators add lyrics and vocals through Add Sound > Create music. Both require English-language Shorts without copyright claims and opted into audio remixing.
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Wrap-up and full roundup
The video closes by pointing to a longer roundup linked in the Short for more details.
YouTube is rapidly integrating generative AI into Shorts, but availability and language constraints still apply. Creators should explore the new tools now, keeping in mind that prompts and music features are currently limited to English.
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Tutorial Checklist
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Tap 'Add' in the bottom left corner of the Short creation screen, choose clips from your camera roll, and tap 'Edit with AI'.
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Personalize the generated draft with edit options, then preview or switch to the main editor for final touches.
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Use Photo-to-Video by selecting a photo and picking a suggested prompt or writing your own to create an 8-second short.
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Use Speech to Song by tapping Remix, then Speech to Song (only on English Shorts with audio remixing enabled and no copyright claims).
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Add lyrics/vocals in Dream Track by tapping Add Sound, then Create music, and turning on lyrics.
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What is the maximum length of a Photo-to-Video generated Short?
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What is the maximum length of a Photo-to-Video generated Short?
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8 seconds.
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In which regions are the expanded generative AI tools available?
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In which regions are the expanded generative AI tools available?
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In more regions worldwide, for creators with YouTube language settings set to English.
What language are prompts currently limited to?
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What language are prompts currently limited to?
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English.
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What does Speech to Song do?
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What does Speech to Song do?
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It takes dialogue from a video and transforms it into a catchy tune.
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What are the requirements for using Speech to Song?
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What are the requirements for using Speech to Song?
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English-language Shorts that are opted in for audio Remixing and do not contain other music or have media copyright claims.
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How do creators access Dream Track lyrics?
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How do creators access Dream Track lyrics?
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Tap Add Sound, then Create music, and turn on lyrics.
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What are the two types of new generative effects mentioned?
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What are the two types of new generative effects mentioned?
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Effects that bring selfies to life and drawing effects that transform sketches into videos.
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How can you start using 'Edit with AI'?
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How can you start using 'Edit with AI'?
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Tap Add in the bottom left corner, choose clips from your camera roll, then tap Edit with AI.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Global expansion of AI Shorts tools
Creators outside current markets can now access AI features if their YouTube language is English, marking a significant rollout.
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Edit with AI removes blank-page problem
It turns raw camera roll footage into a first draft, saving time and lowering the barrier to making Shorts.
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Photo-to-Video adds full media richness
8-second videos with sound and speech turn static photos into dynamic content, expanding creative possibilities.
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Generative effects go global
Selfie and drawing effects are now available worldwide, making the feature broadly accessible without language restrictions.
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Speech to Song and Dream Track launch in US
These music-focused AI tools can auto-generate melodies and lyrics, but are limited by copyright and language constraints.
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[00:00] Here's this month's YouTube Shorts RoundUp! We're happy to share that we're expanding YouTube's generative AI tools to new markets around the world. Generative standalone clips, green screen backgrounds, AI Playground, and Photo-to-Video are now available in more regions for creators with
[00:15] their YouTube language settings set to English. Note that for now, prompts can only be generated in English. Try them out next time you create a short. "Edit with AI" is now available via Shorts creation tools. This tool enables you to turn your raw camera roll footage into a compelling first
[00:30] draft. In the YouTube app, when creating a Short, tap "Add" in the bottom left corner. Choose which clips from your camera roll you want to use in your short. Then tap "Edit with AI." From there, you can personalize your video with a variety of edit options. Once you're ready, you can preview
[00:45] your video or go to the main editor to make final touches and bring your vision to life. Try it out. Photo-to-video just got a powerful upgrade. Now, you can transform your photos into 8-second videos complete with sound, speech, and custom prompts. Just choose a photo and pick a
[01:00] suggested prompt or write your own to generate a unique personal short in seconds. New generative Effects are now available globally, including effects that can bring your selfies to life in fun and creative ways and drawing effects that can transform your sketches into captivating and
[01:15] fun videos. Tap the Effects icon when creating a short to try them out. Our Speech to Song feature and the ability to add lyrics and vocals in Dream Track are now available to creators in the US. Speech to Song takes the dialogue from one video and transforms it into a catchy tune
[01:31] for your next short. To try it out, tap Remix, then Speech to Song. Note that this is only available for English language Shorts that are opted in for audio Remixing and do not contain other music or have media copyright claims. To try out adding lyrics and vocals in Dream Track,
[01:46] when creating your next Short, tap Add Sound, then Create music, and tap to turn on lyrics. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check out our longer roundup linked in this Short!
