What is Google Lens
Google Lens is an advanced visual search tool powered by artificial intelligence that helps users analyze and interpret images in real-time. By using a neural network-based visual analysis, Google Lens can identify objects, landmarks, plants, animals, text, and more, providing relevant information, actions, and search results instantly. It allows users to translate text, scan QR codes, shop for products, and even solve math problems by simply pointing their camera at an object.
What are the Ways to Enjoy Google Lens
Whether you’re looking to learn more about an item, extract text from an image, or explore the world around you, Google Lens enhances your search experience by connecting the physical and digital worlds effortlessly. Read on to discover its key features and how to use them effectively.
Through the camera app: Open the [Camera] app, tap on the [Google Lens] icon, focus on the image that you like and let Google Lens analyze the photo for a few seconds, then it will give you results. Your image can be anything as long as Google Lens can analyze it then it will give you results.
Note: This only works in Photo mode.Through the Google Photos app: On the home screen, click [Google Photos], select any photo on the [Gallery] then click the Google Lens icon and let Google Lens analyze the photo for a few seconds, then it will give you results. Your image can be anything as long as Google Lens is enabled to analyze it then it will give you results.
This technology will allow you to do the following
As stated on the Google PlayStore page and works for images on your Google Photos.
Take action on text: Google Lens will intelligently check the text available on the image. It will look up a dish right from the menu, add events to your calendar, get directions, call a number, translate words, search the web, and more. Or just copy and paste to save some time.
Learn more about the world: Explore popular landmarks. See ratings, hours of operation, historical facts, and more.
Identify plants and animals: Find out what that plant is in your friend's apartment, or what kind of dog you saw in the park.
Find a look you like: See an outfit that catches your eye. Or a chair that's perfect for your living room? Find similar clothes, furniture, and home decor—without having to describe what you're looking for in a search box.
Shop Smarter: Apart from identifying the image, the tool will also direct you to links where you can buy the things that you want.
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* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but that does not affect the description in this article.