If needed, adjust the selection to have Google Lens focus on a specific part of the picture.

Point your camera at something and then tap theshutterbutton to take a picture.

Tap one of the buttons below the photo to change what Google Lens should do.

Google Lens running on an iPhone via Google Photos

For example,Translatewill translate any text in the image.

If your phone sees any historic landmarks, Google will give you fast facts and trivia.

Lens can identify buildings, works of art, and sculptures.

A picture of a microphone captured by Google Lens in the Google app for iPhone

you’re free to also use Google search for shopping.

Google Lens is accessible for iOS through the Google app and the Google Photos app.

Remove Google Photos or Google, or both, to disable Google Lens on iPhone.

No single app on the iPhone can perform all of the tasks Google Lens can.