Search in more ways than one
Point your camera at almost anything to learn more about it. Perfect for identifying plants, animals, landmarks, products and more.
Already have a picture? Upload a saved image or screenshot to search for similar products, identify objects or learn more about what you’re looking at.
Use Google Lens in Chrome to search text or images without leaving the webpage you’re viewing. Simply highlight what catches your attention to learn more.
Sometimes typing is still the quickest option. Ask questions just as you always have and Google Search will help you find what you’re looking for.
Frequently asked questions
Google Lens is Google’s visual search tool that lets you search using your camera, photos or screenshots instead of just typing words. It helps you identify objects, translate text, find products and learn more about what you can see.
Google Lens is available as part of Google’s services. Mobile data charges may apply when using online features away from WiFi, depending on your EE plan.
Yes, Google Lens can translate text from more than 100 languages, making it useful for travelling, reading menus, signs and printed information.
Yes, you can search using saved images, screenshots or photos you’ve already taken to learn more about what they contain or find visually similar results.
Yes, Google Lens is built into Chrome, allowing you to search images and text directly from webpages without opening a new tab. Results appear in a side panel, and you can ask follow-up questions based on the content you’re viewing.
Google Search traditionally starts with words. Google Lens starts with what you can see. They work together, giving you different ways to search depending on what you’re trying to do.
AI Overviews are AI-generated summaries that may appear at the top of some Google Search results. They provide a quick overview of a topic alongside links to explore the original sources in more detail. They don’t appear for every search.
Out of bundle charges will increase by 5% on 31st March each year. See prices-explained for details.
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