Video Search arrives on Google lens: Capture,ask and discover

With Google Lens, users can identify objects, landmarks, or products in videos
A representational image. — Canva
A representational image. — Canva

Google has started rolling out an innovative feature in Google Lens that enables users to search and discover video content based on captured clips. Announced at I/O 2024, this feature aims to transform the way users interact with their surroundings.

How it works

Users can also record a short video with Google Lens and ask questions on it. The app would provide the users with the relevant search results on the question asked, including AI-generated responses, in supported regions. Here’s a short step-by-step guide:

  1. Open Google Lens.
  2. Press and hold the shutter to record a video.
  3. Speak your question about the recorded clip.
  4. Google Lens shows the user relevant search results.

This feature offers the users the capability of still images and dynamic video content with easier information discovery.

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With Google Lens, users can identify objects, landmarks, or products in videos. They can learn more about a topic or concept. They would also receive AI-generated responses in supported regions.

Video search feature on Google Lens availability

The Video search feature on Google Lens is now becoming available to more users. Google shall continue to refine and expand this capability.

The Google Lens video search feature shall transform the way users search and interact with their environment. Users with this update:

  • Users shall enjoy a more immersive search experience.
  • Businesses can optimise video content for search.
  • Google Lens shall become an indispensable tool for exploration.