Google Lens for Android: Search with Your Camera

Google Lens uses your Android camera or a photo to help you find information about things you see. It can turn printed text, objects, places and codes into useful search results or actions, making it handy when typing a query would take longer.

What you can do with Google Lens

• Work with text: translate visible words, copy text to your phone, save business card details to contacts, or add an event from a poster to your calendar.
• Identify plants and animals: look up a plant or animal you have photographed.
• Explore nearby places: identify landmarks, restaurants and storefronts, and view details such as ratings, opening hours and historical information.
• Find similar items: use a photo of clothing, furniture or home decor to look for similar styles.
• Check a menu: see popular dishes based on Google Maps reviews.
• Scan codes: quickly read QR codes and barcodes.

When it may be useful

Lens can help when you need to translate a sign, capture text from a page without retyping it, identify something unfamiliar, or learn more about a place while you are out. It can also help you explore similar-looking items from a photo. These tools are most useful when the camera view or image clearly shows the text or object you want to look up.

Availability and internet access

Some Lens features require an internet connection. Feature availability can vary by language and region, so not every tool may be available in every location. Google Lens is free to install on Android.

How to install Google Lens

1. Tap Download on this page to open Google Lens in Google Play.
2. On the store page, check that the app name is Google Lens and the developer is Google LLC.
3. Tap the install button in Google Play to install the app on your Android device.