According to Google Gemini (@GeminiApp), the Gemini AI platform now enables users to transform vertical images into videos while preserving original aspect ratio and orientation. This feature, accessed via the 'Video chip,' streamlines the creation of vertical-format content optimized for social platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok. Businesses and creators can efficiently repurpose images for video marketing campaigns, reducing production time and aligning with mobile-first content consumption trends (source: @GeminiApp, Jan 13, 2026).