Google Lens is an AI-powered image recognition tool that can help you identify objects and text in an image. Google has integrated this tool into a number of apps and services, including Chrome. With it, you can identify objects, places, text and other elements in an image while browsing.
Google Chrome’s Lens search feature can easily go unnoticed, even if you use the browser on a daily basis. You can definitely make the best of it. Here’s how to use Google Lens search in Chrome for desktop and mobile. So let’s get straight to it.
How to Use Google Lens Search in Chrome for Desktop
While you can use Google Images to reverse image searches on your PC, integrating Google Lens in Chrome simplifies the process considerably. See how you can use Google Lens search in Chrome for Windows or Mac.
Step 1: In Google Chrome, access the image you want to know.
Step 2: Right click on the image and select ‘Search images with Google.’ This will open the Google Lens panel on your right.
Step 3: You can view the search results in the side panel or open them in a separate tab by clicking the ‘Open in new tab’ button in the top right corner.
You can manually adjust the focus with the mouse if you want Google Lens to focus on a specific object in the image. Once you do, the search results will automatically update.
Extract or translate text from images with Google Lens
Google Lens can also help extract text from an image and translate it. For that, click on the Text option directly below the image. Google Lens will detect any text in the image and allow you to copy it.
If you want to translate text into another language, switch to the Translate tab and select your preferred language option.
After you select the language, Google Lens will display the translated text on your image.
Search multiple images at once with Google Lens
Google Lens also allows you to search for multiple images at once. To do so, right-click on an empty part of the page and select ‘Search images with Google Lens.’
Next, drag your mouse across the screen to select the image you want to search for and Google Lens results will appear on the right side of the window.
How to Use Google Lens Search in Chrome for Mobile
While Google Lens is accessible on your phone through Google Photos and the Google Assistant, you can also use it in Chrome for Android or iPhone. This is the way:
Step 1: Open Chrome on your Android or iPhone and find the image you want to scan.
Step 2: Long press on your image and select ‘Search images with Google Lens.’
Step 3: In the Google Lens window that opens, you will see some white dots, representing an object in your image. You can touch the white dot to focus on a specific object.
In addition, you can manually re-adjust the search area to improve search results.
At the bottom you will see various tabs like Text, Translate, Shopping, Places etc. You can switch between them as needed.
For example, if you switch to the Text tab, you will have the option to copy the text in the image. Alternatively, you can tap the Listen button to have Google Lens read the text aloud.
Likewise, you can access the Translate tab to translate text or the Shopping tab to purchase products in your images.
How to turn off Google Lens Search in Chrome
If you don’t find the Google Lens search option in Chrome useful, you can always turn it off. To do that, you’ll need to access the Chrome flag on your desktop or mobile device.
Turn off Google Lens Search in Chrome for Desktop
Step 1: Open Google Chrome on your computer. Type chrome://flags in the address bar at the top and press Enter.
Step 2: Enter lens in the search box at the top. Then, click the drop-down menu next to “Enable Lens features in Chrome” and select Disabled.
Step 3: Finally, click the Relaunch button at the bottom.
Turn off Google Lens Search in Chrome for mobile devices
Step 1: Open Chrome on your Android or iPhone. Type chrome://flags in the URL bar at the top and select the first result that appears.
Step 2: Type Lens in the search box.
Step 3: Use the drop-down menu under ‘Google Lens-powered image search in the context menu’ and select Disabled.
Those using Chrome on iPhone, tap the drop-down menu under “Use Google Lens to search for images” and select Disabled.
Restart Chrome afterwards and the Google Lens search option should no longer appear in the context menu. Instead, Chrome will let you search for images using Google Images.
The ultimate tool to explore
Thanks to Google Lens integration in Chrome, you no longer need to use a dedicated website to reverse image search. Follow the steps above to use Google Lens search in Chrome, then share your experience in the comments section below.
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