Nigeria, July 24 -- YouTube has introduced new AI-powered tools that let users turn ordinary photos into short videos, all within the Shorts camera.

The new Photo to Video feature allows creators to upload a picture from their phone and instantly transform it into a six-second animated clip.

Based on the image, YouTube suggests creative ways to add movement; from making landscapes sway to animating group selfies.

"Just select your image, choose a creative suggestion, and watch your memories come alive,"YouTube explained in its release.

The platform also introduced a fresh set of AI effects under the Shorts camera. These tools can turn quick doodles into styled visuals or place you into playful video scenes; like floating underwater or...