Still photos can be beautiful, but what if you added movement, depth, and a little cinematic magic to them? Google Photos’ Cinematic Photo feature turns ordinary photos into visually stunning 3D experiences. And the best part is, you can now choose which photos get the transformation. Below, you’ll find a clear, step-by-step guide on how to do it—easy, step-by-step.
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What is Cinematic Photo?
Cinematic Photo uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate dynamic 3D effects. The result is a smooth camera movement within a static image that creates a sense of space and depth – as if the shot was cut from a film.
How to: How to Create a Cinematic Photo in Google Photos
Every photo tells a story, but some deserve more than just a static image in your gallery. What if you could breathe new life into them? With Cinematic Photo in Google Photos, it’s no longer science fiction. This clever feature uses artificial intelligence to give your images space, depth, and subtle movement—as if they were part of a cinematic shot. And while the app used to automatically select photos, now you’re in control. In a few simple steps, you can choose which moments to turn into visually stunning 3D animations that will grab your attention and leave an impression.
- Launch the Google Photos app.
- Search for or select the photo you want.
- On the bottom bar, tap Edit.
- Select Create.
- Tap Movie photo.
- When finished, tap Save.
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Cinematic Photo isn’t just a visual treat – it’s also a way to tell a story. Try choosing photos with emotion, strong lines, or perspective. The result will be much more impactful and unique.
It would require writing a version of the application. I have the one from April 14th and it's not there. But thanks for the info, I completely forgot that the function was there two years ago. It was never offered to me in the last year.
This feature would be very useful for me, but unfortunately, I'm in the same situation as the colleague in the previous comment. Last update today.
I was already thinking, great, koneit has some nice functions, but it was not mentioned here that the resulting video has an extremely low resolution, in my case 1080 × 810, so it is actually completely useless.
Correct instructions:
Launch the Google Photos app.
Search for or select the photo you want.
Swipe up
Select Create.
Tap Movie photo.
When finished, tap Save.
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