You can search using images with Google Lens directly in Google Chrome on your Android device.
To search an image on a webpage, open Chrome and go to the page with the image. Then press and hold the image. From the menu that appears, tap Search with Google Lens.
Chrome will analyze the image and display results, such as similar images, product matches, or information about objects in the picture.
You can refine your search by adjusting the selection area. Drag the corners of the highlighted section to focus on a specific part of the image. The results will update automatically.
You can also use Google Lens from the address bar. Tap the camera icon in the search bar, then take a photo or upload an image from your device. Chrome will process the image and show relevant results.
This feature is useful for identifying objects, translating text in images, shopping for products, or finding visually similar content.
Search with Google Lens
- On your Android device, open Chrome
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- Open a new tab.
- In the search bar, tap Google Lens
Search with your camera
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- To upload an existing image from your device, select from the screenshots or images.
- After selection, to ask more questions about the image, enter additional search terms or keywords.
- On your Android device, open Chrome
- Go to any site with the image that you want to learn more about.
- Touch and hold the image.
- In the menu, tap Search image with Google Lens.
- On your Android device, open Chrome
- Open a new tab.
- In the search bar, tap Google Lens
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- On your device's screen, position the QR code in the box.
- Tap the link that pops up on your screen.
- To scan a barcode, position it in the box:
- Tap Shutter
- To find relevant search results, swipe up.
- Tap Shutter
- To scan a barcode, position it in the box:
Tip: 'QR code' is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated in Japan and other countries.
Search your screen
You can search a page, including Chrome, on selected Android devices.
Learn how to search your screen with Circle to Search.
How your page data is processed by Google Lens
To use Google Lens for the first time, you'll need to agree to the processing of page data.
- To help select objects on the page, a screenshot of the page and page data will be sent to Google. When you use Lens to search web page content in Chrome, Google doesn't save any data beyond temporary storage for processing the specific query. Neither the page nor image is used for training as a result of this.
- When you select part of the page, the selection is sent to Google Search. To manage or delete your search activity, go to My Google activity.
Related resources
- Search the web in Chrome
- Manage Chrome side panel
- Set default search engine and site search shortcuts
In summary, Chrome on Android lets you use Google Lens by long-pressing images or using the camera icon, making visual search quick and easy.
