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Google Lens

Google Lens enables users to search, translate, identify, and interact with visual content using their camera or images.

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Overview

Google Lens allows users to search what they see by using their camera or images to identify objects, translate text in real-time, get homework help, and find similar items like clothes or furniture. It integrates across Google apps and devices for seamless visual search and interaction.

Updated Oct 18, 2026

15 features

Key Features

Visual search
Not sure how to describe something in words? Use your camera, an image, or a screenshot to search.
Image transformation
With the new create mode in Google Lens, you can snap a photo and instantly change its style.
Product lookup
Use your camera or a screenshot to look up who makes it, how much it costs, and where to buy it.
Product variations
Refine your search with text to find versions with different patterns, colors, or sizes.
Identify plants and animals
Find out what plant is in your friend's apartment or what kind of dog you saw at the park.
Artwork and landmarks
You can also use Lens to learn more about artwork, murals, and landmarks.
Text translation
Use your camera to instantly translate menus, signs, handwriting, or anything else in over 100 languages.
Copy text
Or, copy text to your phone or computer.
Ask about images
Just open Lens in the Google app, hold the shutter button and ask whatever’s on your mind — the same way you’d point at something and ask your friend about it.
Search while browsing
With Google Lens in Chrome desktop, easily select, search and ask questions about anything you see on the web, all without leaving your current tab.
Image creation
With the new create mode in Google Lens, you can snap a photo and instantly change its style.
Product search
Use your camera or a screenshot to look up who makes it, how much it costs, and where to buy it.
Refine product search
Refine your search with text to find versions with different patterns, colors, or sizes.
Object identification
Find out what plant is in your friend's apartment or what kind of dog you saw at the park.
Visual questions
Just open Lens in the Google app, hold the shutter button and ask whatever’s on your mind — the same way you’d point at something and ask your friend about it.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports over 100 languages for real-time translation.
Integrates seamlessly with multiple Google apps and devices.
Offers diverse functionalities including search, translation, identification, and homework help.
Enables copying text directly from images for convenience.
Provides visual search without needing text input.

Cons

No explicit pricing or premium features detailed, limiting understanding of advanced capabilities.
Dependent on Google ecosystem for full functionality.
Limited information on offline capabilities.
No detailed customization or advanced search filters described.
May require internet connection for full feature access.

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15 features

Key Features

Visual search
Not sure how to describe something in words? Use your camera, an image, or a screenshot to search.
Image transformation
With the new create mode in Google Lens, you can snap a photo and instantly change its style.
Product lookup
Use your camera or a screenshot to look up who makes it, how much it costs, and where to buy it.
Product variations
Refine your search with text to find versions with different patterns, colors, or sizes.
Identify plants and animals
Find out what plant is in your friend's apartment or what kind of dog you saw at the park.
Artwork and landmarks
You can also use Lens to learn more about artwork, murals, and landmarks.
Text translation
Use your camera to instantly translate menus, signs, handwriting, or anything else in over 100 languages.
Copy text
Or, copy text to your phone or computer.
Ask about images
Just open Lens in the Google app, hold the shutter button and ask whatever’s on your mind — the same way you’d point at something and ask your friend about it.
Search while browsing
With Google Lens in Chrome desktop, easily select, search and ask questions about anything you see on the web, all without leaving your current tab.
Image creation
With the new create mode in Google Lens, you can snap a photo and instantly change its style.
Product search
Use your camera or a screenshot to look up who makes it, how much it costs, and where to buy it.
Refine product search
Refine your search with text to find versions with different patterns, colors, or sizes.
Object identification
Find out what plant is in your friend's apartment or what kind of dog you saw at the park.
Visual questions
Just open Lens in the Google app, hold the shutter button and ask whatever’s on your mind — the same way you’d point at something and ask your friend about it.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports over 100 languages for real-time translation.
Integrates seamlessly with multiple Google apps and devices.
Offers diverse functionalities including search, translation, identification, and homework help.
Enables copying text directly from images for convenience.
Provides visual search without needing text input.

Cons

No explicit pricing or premium features detailed, limiting understanding of advanced capabilities.
Dependent on Google ecosystem for full functionality.
Limited information on offline capabilities.
No detailed customization or advanced search filters described.
May require internet connection for full feature access.

You?

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Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

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See Google Lens at work before you try it.

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0 questions

Google Lens

Overview

Key Features

Visual search

Image transformation

Product lookup

Product variations

Identify plants and animals

Artwork and landmarks

Text translation

Copy text

Ask about images

Search while browsing

Image creation

Product search

Refine product search

Object identification

Visual questions

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Google Lens

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Features

Visual search

Image transformation

Product lookup

Product variations

Identify plants and animals

Artwork and landmarks

Text translation

Copy text

Ask about images

Search while browsing

Image creation

Product search

Refine product search

Object identification

Visual questions

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Be the first to rate Google Lens

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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