Who can access Gemini Omni and personal avatars?

The features are available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and Google Workspace business customers. Personal avatars specifically are limited to users 18 or older in certain regions.

How do I create a personal avatar?

Upload a selfie and a short voice recording; then type what you want to say and your avatar will deliver the message without requiring a recording.

How can viewers know a video was AI-created?

Every generated clip includes an invisible SynthID digital watermark that allows people to verify the video was created with AI.

Video GenerationGoogle AI BlogJul 16, 2026Jul 17, 2026, 04:00 JST2 min read

Google Vids adds Gemini Omni and personal avatars for AI video creation

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Key takeaway

Google has launched Gemini Omni and personal avatars in Google Vids, allowing users to generate and edit videos by describing what they want in natural language, and to create a digital avatar of themselves for video messaging without filming.
The features are available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and Google Workspace business customers, with avatars subject to regional and age restrictions.

3 Key Points

What happened
Google is rolling out two new features to Google Vids—Gemini Omni, which generates and edits high-quality video clips from text prompts and images, and personal avatars, which let users create a digital likeness to star in videos by uploading a selfie and voice recording.
Why it matters
Video creation becomes accessible without filming or professional editing skills; users can now refine videos through conversation (swapping backgrounds, fixing lighting, adding effects) rather than starting over, and send personalized messages as their avatar without being camera-ready. The features are available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and Google Workspace business customers.
What to watch
Personal avatars are currently limited to users 18 or older in certain regions; all generated clips include an invisible SynthID digital watermark so viewers can verify the content was AI-created.

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Context & Analysis

Google Vids has been gaining traction with millions of videos created over the past year; the addition of Veo 3.1 in February already simplified video generation for all users. Today's rollout of Gemini Omni and personal avatars extends that momentum by removing two more friction points: the need for iterative editing and the need to be physically present on camera. Gemini Omni's step-by-step editing via natural language—swapping backgrounds, adjusting lighting, adding effects through conversation—addresses a real pain point in post-production where users typically must re-render or restart. Personal avatars solve a different problem: the friction of recording, being presentable, and managing time for video messaging. The SynthID watermark indicates Google is attempting to address transparency concerns around AI-generated content, allowing creators to share their work responsibly while giving viewers a way to verify authenticity.

FAQ

Who can access Gemini Omni and personal avatars?: The features are available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers and Google Workspace business customers. Personal avatars specifically are limited to users 18 or older in certain regions.
How do I create a personal avatar?: Upload a selfie and a short voice recording; then type what you want to say and your avatar will deliver the message without requiring a recording.
How can viewers know a video was AI-created?: Every generated clip includes an invisible SynthID digital watermark that allows people to verify the video was created with AI.

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