10x Your Productivity: Google Vids Unveils Magical 30-Min Screen Recorder & Veo 3.1 Avatars

Seamless Screen Recording Extension Up to 30 Minutes

Users can now record their screens directly from any browser tab without needing to navigate to the Google Vids application first. By simply clicking the new Google Vids Screen Recorder icon added to the Chrome extension toolbar, professionals can instantly begin recording.

This update allows capturing up to 30 minutes of footage with zero delay, making it exceptionally useful for software tutorials, bug reports, and presentation recordings. The feature is provided completely free of charge not only to Workspace customers but also to personal Google account users. For enterprise convenience, administrators can automatically mass-install and pin this extension globally across all employees’ browsers.

Flawless AI Avatars Powered by Veo 3.1 (5x Higher Preference)

The most striking core update involves the enhanced AI avatars driven by the new Veo 3.1 engine. According to Google, these advanced avatars recorded a user preference score 5 times higher than avatars from competing platforms.

Creators can now utilize prompts to animate their avatars to walk, talk, or interact with specific on-screen objects. Most notably, users can upload up to 2 reference images to stipulate fully customized backgrounds or integrate unique props (e.g., new unreleased products or safety equipment).

Even if the scene transitions dozens of times or if you swap the avatar’s outfit, the AI maintains the exact facial appearance and voice tone flawlessly throughout the entire video. This solidifies corporate brand identity and reliability, making it highly applicable for professional business scenarios such as annual company training, internal corporate announcements, and high-stakes sales pitches.

Free High-Quality Video Generation and Custom BGM for Personal Users

Furthermore, Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers gain the capability to compose original tracks ranging from 30 seconds to a maximum of 3 minutes—spanning from lighthearted birthday tunes to sweeping epic cinematic audio—thereby significantly elevating viewer immersion.