Use camera to search for info

You can use Google Lens to:

• Search for information about objects and surroundings: Learn about products, landmarks and buildings, plants and animals, books and visual art
• Scan barcodes and QR codes: Search for related information, open a website to purchase a product
• Digitize real-world text: Copy text to paste in another app, translate text, save business card information to Contacts, create calendar events from dates on posters or billboards

To use Google Lens:

1. In the Camera app, tap on the screen.

   If you don't see , make sure Google Lens is on. At the top of the screen, tap > AI SETTINGS.

2. Frame the item you want to learn about and tap .

3. Tap the item you want to learn about.

   For text, tap it to select it, and use to select more.

4. In the list of results:

   • Review results, then tap a selection to view it or take the suggested action.
   • To crop the area of your search for more accurate results, adjust the frame corners.

To learn more, read Google's help.