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Google Lens
Copies text from photos, translates signs and identifies objects with your camera.
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What is Google Lens?
Google Lens uses your camera or a photo to copy text, translate it, search for similar products and identify plants, animals and places.
Used for
Copies text from photos, translates signs and identifies objects with your camera.
Best for
Text from photos
Price
Google Lens is free to use for normal needs.
How to start for free
- Open the Google app or Google Photos and tap the Lens icon.
- Point at text or an object.
- Copy, translate or search.
Strengths
- Free and instant
- Built into Android and Google apps
Limits to know
- Needs an internet connection
- Handwriting recognition varies
Learn more
Free plans and limits change often. Check the current details on the official Google Lens website before relying on it for important work. Last reviewed October 2026.