How to Share Memories on Google Photos as Video Files

This practical guide explains how to Share Memories on Google Photos as Video Files through clear, ordered steps. It also covers useful settings, common mistakes, and checks that can improve the final result.

While Google Photos' Memories feature has always been a fun element of the app, sharing those memories with others has been a bit of a pain. Thankfully, that's changing. Because You can now edit Google Photos Memories and share them as video files.

In 2019, Google added Memories to the Photos app. Memories is a Stories-like feature that highlights past moments, specific days, or photos that have something in common.

Google has been trying to make Memories easier to share over time, recognizing that people want to share these moments with their family and friends. However, sharing photo slideshows outside of the app has never been easy for anyone who doesn't use Google Photos.

But that's all changed now. As first spotted by Smartdroid, Google Photos now lets you share Memories as a video file, which saves recipients from having to click on a link and takes them straight to the Google Photos app.

Share Google Photos memories as video files

Now, if you see a memory you want to share, you can make some edits before sharing the entire photo slideshow as a video file. All you have to do is tap the Share Button and select Share Memory .

You can then share that memory as it is, including all the photos and the default name. Or, click Edit To rename and/or delete some photos and/or turn on or off the music that plays below it.

Once you're done, you can share that memory in Google Photos or on any other social media or messaging app you want to mention. And since the memory is sent as a video file, it can be played immediately.

Honestly, being able to with minimal effort share your Google Photos memories with anyone right now only does one thing: It encourages you to share them with more people.

It's unclear why it took Google so long to add the ability to share Photos Memories as a video file. It's possible that the company wants to force people to use Google Photos instead. Still, it's a great addition to an already great feature.

FAQ

Follow the steps in this guide in order, verify each setting before continuing, and check the result after every major change.

Confirm compatibility, install current updates, save important work, and back up data before changing system or application settings.

Review permissions and requirements, restart the relevant device or app, repeat the steps carefully, and use official support resources when the issue continues.