As 2025 winds down, Google Photos is providing users with new ways to reminisce about their memories. The company introduced 2025 Recap feature, powered by the AI to help share your best photos and videos in a cinematic highlight reel.
Users can also make collages, photo books and mega “photo dumps” to share in other places as well, according to a blog post from Google.
Integration with CapCut provides advanced editing options for those who want more control Once finalized, the 2025 Recap can be shared directly via social media, messaging apps, or email. To access the 2025 Recap: Make sure you enable the backup of Google Photos Turn on Face Groups in settings (needed for personalised recaps). Also it is advised to use the updated version of the Google Photos app The 2025 Recap reflects Google’s push to make Photos more than just a storage app.
Hide or remove photos/people before regenerating the recap. Quick editing tools allow multiple attempts until the recap feels right. Google Photos also supports exporting highlights into photo books or collages, giving users tangible ways to preserve their memories. By combining AI-powered curation with creative tools, Google is positioning Photos as a storytelling platform. For users, it’s a chance to relive the year in a polished, shareable format without spending hours manually editing.
After their 2025 Recap video is completed, users will get a notification in the app itself. The recap is housed in the Memories carousel at the at the top of the app, where you can view, edit, and share it. Google’s AI selects standout images and clips, but you can customise the recap by hiding specific people or photos, regenerating the video until you’re satisfied. This year, Google has made editing more flexible: