Gemini Unveils Image Query Functionality for Google Drive

Gemini Unveils Image Query Functionality for Google Drive

Gemini Unveils Image Query Functionality for Google Drive


Google states that the feature may be useful for individuals who require information extraction from images and those wishing to create alternative image descriptions. Additionally, you can request Gemini to compose a story related to the image, should you choose to. Nevertheless, it is mainly intended for processing scanned documents like receipts, contracts, and invoices, along with “text-rich images.”

Currently, Gemini image chats are not accessible to users without a paid Workspace subscription, such as Google One AI Premium or Business Standard, so participation in a supported Google Workspace is necessary to utilize the feature.

How to engage with Gemini about images in Drive

If you wish to leverage the new capability and possess a Gemini plan, the initial step is to click on any image you’ve uploaded to your Google Drive. After that, select the Gemini icon located in the top-right corner, which will bring up the chatbot sidebar, enabling interaction with the image in various ways.

An alternative method to access the new feature is to right-click on the image you want to discuss with Gemini, then select “Summarize this file,” although you may not receive as many options initially, and you might need to adjust your prompt manually afterward. Nonetheless, it’s beneficial to have several different methods to interact with Gemini in Google Drive.

Google has been striving to integrate Gemini more into Drive and other Workspace tools for several months. While this integration is beneficial, it is also crucial to maintain its security. Security professionals have already discovered methods to breach Google Calendar utilizing concealed text in images, and others <a href="https://www.bgr.com/1932876/google-gemini-h