Google Lens
Google's free visual search tool for recognizing objects, plants and animals, text recognition with real-time translation, and photo-based product search.
Category: Design & Image · Image generation & creative suites
Features
Google's free visual search tool for recognizing objects, plants and animals, text recognition with real-time translation, and photo-based product search. Integrated into the Google app, Google Camera, Google Photos, Chrome and the Android camera. Usable worldwide with no apparent regional restriction, no separate sign-up beyond a normal Google account required.
- Google's free visual search tool
- Recognition of objects, plants and animals via photo
- Text recognition (OCR) with real-time translation across 100+ languages
- Shopping search for similar clothing, furniture and home decor
- Homework help with explainers and videos for math, chemistry, biology
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Lens | free | Free of charge, permanent | Visual search/object, plant and animal recognition via photo Text recognition (OCR) with real-time translation across 100+ languages Shopping search: find similar clothing, furniture, home decor by photo Homework help with explainers and videos for math, chemistry, biology Integrated into the Google app, Google Camera, Google Photos, Chrome and the Android camera |
Limits
US vendor (Google); usable worldwide with no apparent regional restriction, no separate sign-up beyond a normal Google account required.
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FAQ
Is Google Lens available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is Google Lens's vendor based?
Google LLC, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is Google Lens still active?
Active. Google's visual search tool: object/plant/animal recognition, text OCR with real-time translation, photo-based shopping search, homework help. Accessible via the Google app, Google Camera, Google Photos, Chrome browser, and the camera app on select Android devices. The page checked names no price or paid tier anywhere; every call to action leads to 'Get the app' or the access paths.
How many plans are documented for Google Lens?
The catalog documents 1 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is Google Lens categorized for?
Google Lens is listed in the catalog under “Design & Image.”
Where do the details about Google Lens come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://lens.google
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