Gemini Omni YouTube Shorts 2026: Create AI Videos & Remixes
YouTube is bringing Gemini Omni and Gemini Omni Flash into Shorts and YouTube Create, giving creators new ways to generate clips, remix existing Shorts, use reference images and create AI-powered video content directly inside YouTube’s creator tools.
Gemini Omni features are experimental and availability varies by country, device, language and YouTube feature. If you cannot see the options described below, they may not yet be available to your account.
What Is Gemini Omni on YouTube?
Gemini Omni is being integrated into YouTube’s AI creation tools to help creators generate and transform video content with text prompts and reference images.
YouTube first announced Gemini Omni for YouTube Shorts Remix and the YouTube Create app.
The technology can understand instructions about video and audio, making it possible to change scenes, transform styles and generate new video content without relying entirely on traditional editing.
In June 2026, YouTube also upgraded its Create Video feature with Gemini Omni Flash. For a broader look at Gemini Omni beyond Shorts, including video generation and editing workflows, see our Gemini Omni for Video Creators guide.
6 Major Gemini Omni Features for YouTube Creators
1. AI Video Generation
Creators can describe a scene with a prompt and generate short vertical AI video clips.
2. Up to 3 Reference Images
Gemini Omni Flash allows creators to upload up to three reference images to guide the generated video.
3. Videos Up to 10 Seconds
YouTube says the updated Create Video feature can generate vertical clips up to 10 seconds long.
4. Generated Audio
Creators can include instructions in the prompt when they want audio to be generated as part of the AI video.
5. AI Shorts Remixing
Gemini Omni can transform eligible Shorts with prompts while keeping useful context from the original video.
6. Style & Scene Changes
Creators can experiment with different visual styles, environments, characters and scene ideas.
Gemini Omni Flash: Create Video in YouTube Shorts
On June 25, 2026, YouTube announced that Gemini Omni Flash was being added to the Create Video feature in YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create.
YouTube says the upgrade improves video quality and motion while supporting clips up to 10 seconds.
Generate short vertical AI clips suitable for Shorts-style content.
Upload up to three images to guide the visual result.
Describe the scene, movement, visual direction and other details in your prompt.
Include specific instructions if you want Gemini Omni to generate audio.
How to Create an AI Video With Gemini Omni
The exact interface can vary as YouTube continues testing and rolling out these features.
Open the Shorts creation interface on an eligible account.
YouTube says Create Video can be accessed from the media gallery or AI playground where available.
Describe exactly what should appear in the generated clip.
Upload up to three images if you want to guide the look of the generated video.
If you want generated audio, include clear audio instructions in your prompt.
Let Gemini Omni Flash generate the AI video.
Add text, voiceover, music, captions or other edits before uploading your final Short.
How Gemini Omni Shorts Remix Works
Gemini Omni also powers a more advanced way to remix eligible YouTube Shorts.
Creators can enter a custom prompt or select a suggested prompt to transform the original video.
YouTube also allows up to three reference images to guide some remix transformations.
Examples might include changing the visual style, transforming the environment or inserting different characters into a scene.
YouTube says the generated remix can automatically create new audio based on the prompt and the context of the original scene.
Gemini Omni Shorts vs Traditional Shorts Editing
| Feature | Traditional Shorts Editing | Gemini Omni |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | Record or import footage | Generate short clips with AI |
| Scene creation | Requires footage or manual editing | Prompt-based generation |
| Reference images | Usually manual editing | Up to 3 images in supported features |
| Remixing | Cut, Green Screen, Collab and audio | Prompt-based visual transformation |
| Generated audio | Normally added separately | Can be generated in supported workflows |
| Technical skill | Depends on editing complexity | Designed to make complex transformations easier |
Where Is Gemini Omni Available?
Availability currently depends on the specific YouTube product.
YouTube says Gemini Omni in the YouTube Create app is currently available on mobile devices in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and the United States.
YouTube Create supports prompts in all languages for this feature.
The Create Video feature in YouTube Shorts is available in select markets on Android and iOS when the device language is set to English.
Because the rollout is changing, creators should check their own YouTube and YouTube Create apps for current availability.
7 Ways Creators Can Use Gemini Omni for Shorts
- Generate cinematic B-roll for faceless Shorts.
- Create short establishing shots that were difficult or expensive to film.
- Transform eligible Shorts into different visual styles.
- Use reference images to keep visual direction more consistent.
- Create unusual environments for storytelling videos.
- Generate supporting clips for tutorials and explainers.
- Test several creative concepts before producing a longer video.
Gemini Omni for Faceless YouTube Channels
Gemini Omni may be especially interesting for faceless creators because it can generate visual clips without requiring the creator to film every scene.
A simple workflow could start with a script, followed by AI-generated visuals, narration, captions and final editing.
However, creators should still focus on originality, useful storytelling and meaningful editing rather than publishing large quantities of nearly identical AI-generated clips.
For a full workflow, see our guide to creating faceless videos with AI .
Are Gemini Omni Videos Labeled as AI?
YouTube uses transparency measures for AI-generated content created with its AI features.
YouTube says Shorts remixed through Gemini Omni include digital watermarks, identifying metadata and a link back to the original video.
YouTube Create also indicates to viewers when content is synthetic.
Creators should also follow YouTube’s broader rules regarding realistic altered or synthetic content.
Read our YouTube AI Content Labels guide for more details.
Tips for Better Gemini Omni Prompts
YouTube recommends giving clear instructions when generating videos.
- Describe the main subject clearly.
- Explain the environment or background.
- Describe the movement you want.
- Explain how reference images should be used.
- Specify the mood, lighting or visual style.
- Give specific instructions if you want audio.
- Keep prompts compliant with YouTube’s Community Guidelines.
Official YouTube Information
YouTube announced Gemini Omni for Shorts Remix and YouTube Create in May 2026 and expanded Create Video with Gemini Omni Flash in June 2026.
Read YouTube’s official Gemini Omni Shorts announcement .
You can also read YouTube’s official Create with AI guide .
Gemini Omni YouTube Shorts FAQ
What is Gemini Omni for YouTube Shorts?
Gemini Omni is being used in YouTube’s AI creation tools to help creators generate and transform video content using prompts and reference images.
What is Gemini Omni Flash?
Gemini Omni Flash is the newer Omni model YouTube says now powers its Create Video feature in Shorts and YouTube Create.
How long can Gemini Omni videos be?
YouTube says the Create Video feature can currently generate clips up to 10 seconds long.
Can I upload images to Gemini Omni?
Yes. Supported workflows allow creators to upload up to three reference images.
Can Gemini Omni generate audio?
Yes. YouTube recommends giving specific audio instructions in your prompt if you want generated audio.
Is Gemini Omni free on YouTube?
YouTube announced Gemini Omni remixing at no cost, although feature availability varies and YouTube may change product access over time.
Is Gemini Omni available in every country?
No. Current availability varies by feature, country, device and language.
Can faceless YouTube channels use Gemini Omni?
Yes. AI-generated clips can be useful as supporting visuals for faceless videos, provided creators follow YouTube policies and create original, useful content.
Are Gemini Omni videos marked as AI?
YouTube applies transparency measures such as synthetic-content indicators, metadata and digital watermarks to supported AI-generated experiences.
Where do I find Create Video in Shorts?
On eligible accounts, YouTube says you can tap Create Video from the media gallery or open AI playground.