There’s a Free Video Editor Inside Google Drive That Anyone Can Use

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Mention the online apps available as part of Google Workspace, and most people will immediately think of Google Drive, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides—those speedy, lightweight office apps that let you get work done from any browser tab.

There's more to the suite of Google Workspace tools than you might have realized though, including an online video editing package called Google Vids. Originally launched in 2024 for business and enterprise users, the app was made available to individuals in 2026 and continues to get regular updates from Google.

Since it's both free to use and designed to run in a web browser, it's not capable of pro-level, high-resolution, multitrack video editing. But for personal and hobbyist use, it works well, and it won't take you long to learn the basics.

The Google Vids Interface

Finding Google Vids isn't difficult: You can either open...

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