New cartoon avatars in Google Vids

February 24, 2026

New cartoon avatars in Google Vids
AI avatars in Google Vids provide a fast, cost-effective way to generate high-quality digital speakers. While photorealistic avatars are ideal for formal business, we are introducing new 2D and 3D cartoon-styled avatars that utilize expressive, stylized features to enhance emotional resonance and create a more approachable, universally engaging experience.

Why use cartoon avatars?

Previously, users in educational or casual settings were limited to professional, photorealistic options. These new styles allow you to:

• Increase Engagement: Keep students focused on educational assignments, such as explaining complex math concepts.
• Lighten the Tone: Use "fun recaps" to summarize project results with a more approachable, lighthearted character.
  - Broaden Your Reach: Connect with diverse audiences across different age groups and backgrounds.

Getting started

• Admins: No action required; there is no admin control for this feature.
  - End users: Access these new styles directly in the Vids avatar panel. For more details, visit the Help Center.
  Note: Workspace customers will get promotional access to higher usage limits of Veo 3.1 avatars in Vids, allowing users to experiment with these features. Per-user usage limits will apply afterward; we’ll provide more information in a future update prior to any changes.

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 24, 2026
• Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on March 9, 2026

Availability

• Business Starter **, Standard, and Plus
• Enterprise Starter **, Standard, and Plus
• Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
• Nonprofits**
• Education Plus and Teaching and Learning add-on**
• Google AI Pro for Education add-on
• Google AI Pro and Ultra
• **For a limited time, at least through May 31, 2026, Business Starter, Enterprise Starter, Nonprofit, Education Plus, and Teaching and Learning add-on accounts can access generative AI features in Vids. Learn about Google Vids availability.