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May 11, 2026

Add avatars when you convert presentations to Vids

You can already convert your Google Slides content into Google Vids, and use Gemini to generate scripts, voiceovers, and background music. Now, you can add a spokesperson to your videos using AI avatars when importing content from Slides. Avatars are dynamically inserted throughout the imported slides to make the generated Vid feel more relatable and engaging.

Turning a Slides presentation into a Vid with an avatar

Getting started

Note: Through July 1, 2026, Workspace customers will get promotional access to higher limits for adding avatars when converting presentations to Vids, allowing users to experiment with this feature. Per-user usage limits will apply after that date; we’ll provide more information in the Help Center in advance of updated usage limits going into effect.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Business: Business Starter*, Standard, and Plus
  • Enterprise: Enterprise Starter*, Standard, and Plus
  • Education: Education Plus*
  • Consumer: Google AI Pro and Ultra
  • Other Editions: Nonprofits*
  • Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education; Teaching and Learning*
  • Other Add-ons: AI Expanded Access
*For a limited time, at least through May 31, 2026, Business Starter, Enterprise Starter, Education Plus, Nonprofits, and Teaching and Learning add-on accounts can access generative AI features in Vids. Learn about Google Vids availability.

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