Google just dropped two new tools in the Middle East and North Africa: Flow and a photo-to-video feature in Gemini. Both aim to make creating videos with AI as simple as uploading a photo or writing a prompt — no film school needed.
Gemini Can Now Turn Your Photos into Short Videos
Google’s Gemini now lets you animate your photos into 8-second clips — with sound. Yes, your vacation pic or sketch can now move.
How it works:
- Go to Gemini
- Select ‘Videos’ in the tool menu
- Upload a photo
- Describe the scene and sound
- Download or share your AI-made video
Whether it’s a kid’s drawing or a desert sunset, you can bring static images to life with a few words. It’s available to Gemini Pro and Ultra subscribers in MENA starting today.
Flow: Google’s AI Tool for Serious (or Curious) Filmmakers
Flow is for people who want a bit more control than just uploading a photo. It uses Google’s top AI models — Veo, Imagen, and Gemini — and is now live in the region, with Arabic support.
Key tools in Flow:
- Camera Controls: Set angles, motion, and perspective
- Scenebuilder: Expand or transition scenes with continuous action
- Asset Management: Keep prompts and visuals organised
The idea? You focus on the story. Flow handles the heavy lifting — no expensive gear or big crew needed.
40 Million Videos Already Created
In just seven weeks, over 40 million videos were made using Veo 3 in Gemini and Flow. Every video has a visible AI watermark and a hidden SynthID digital marker to keep things transparent.
If you’re curious, you’ll need a Google AI Pro or Ultra plan to get started. Just open Gemini, pick a tool, and see what you can create.
Summary
Google’s rolling out two AI video tools in MENA:
- Gemini’s photo-to-video feature turns images into 8-second video clips with sound
- Flow gives creators more control over cinematic storytelling with built-in tools like camera movement and scene-building
Both tools are now available in the region and support Arabic.
