Five ways for searching using Google Lens:
With Lens in the Google app (on Android and iOS), you can easily search what you see and ask questions about the world around you. So if you’re new to Google Lens, or just want to learn some new tricks, here are some of our favorite ways that Lens can help.
1. “Point your camera at an object and ask a question.”
Do you want to learn more about what is in front of you, like a piece of art in a museum? Just point your camera and ask a question. You will receive an AI Overview containing key information, along with links to helpful websites across the web. If you want, you can also ask your question out loud while you take a photo, the same way you’d point at something and invite a friend about it.
2. Find useful information in the section titled “About this image.
They say seeing is believing, but it’s always a good idea to double-check. If you want more context about an image you come across online (or elsewhere), you can use the “About this image” feature in Lens. This tool helps you quickly understand how that image is used on other websites. This allows you to see what various sources, such as news and fact-checking websites, say about it.
3. Search what you see on the desktop, with Lens in Chrome
While browsing the web, Lens in Chrome desktop allows you to search and ask questions about anything you see, all without leaving the tab you’re currently viewing. Click on the Lens icon in the address bar, then either click or drag the cursor to select anything that interests you. You will receive helpful results in the side panel, along with options to ask a question or refine the visual results.
4. Get product details instantly
When you find something you’d like to purchase, simply take a photo with Lens to quickly access key product information, when available. This includes details such as prices from different retailers, current deals, product reviews, and where to buy it. If you’re shopping in-store, you can also view additional helpful information. This includes checking whether similar products are in stock, if the store’s price is competitive, and relevant buyer feedback.
5. Summarize or copy text from a photo
When you use Lens to take a picture of text, whether it’s printed or handwritten, you can generate a summary, ask questions about its content, or copy the text to your clipboard. Additionally, depending on your inquiry, Lens can annotate the original image, such as highlighting vegetarian options on a restaurant menu.
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