Tech Desk 
Jul 23, 2025
In a surprising twist, Google Photos is reportedly testing a new feature that lets users edit their Memories directly in CapCut, a well-known video editing programme owned by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
CapCut users will now be able to easily edit their creations using the Memories feature, which automatically creates highlight reels of their previous images and videos.
Users will be prompted to download the app from the Play Store if they do not already have it installed.
The "Edit in CapCut" button has been added to the Google Photos app's Memories viewer section, and the tech giant has reportedly started discreetly distributing the integration to a small number of users.
The move has garnered attention considering the criticism ByteDance has faced in several nations, such as the US and India, where CapCut has been suspended and outlawed.
Though it's unclear if the feature will be widely implemented, Google seems to be moving forward with the integration in spite of this.
Additionally, the scope of the rollout and the rationale behind this collaboration are still unknown, but insiders speculate that ByteDance may have provided incentives to Google to market CapCut through its well-liked app.
However, tech enthusiasts are intrigued by the development, and many are curious about what other third-party integrations Google may look into in the future.
Users' reactions to the news have been mixed, with some applauding the new editing options and others raising doubts about Google and ByteDance's collaboration.
One thing is clear as things progress: CapCut's incorporation into Google Photos represents a dramatic change in how tech behemoths handle third-party collaborations.
