Search with an image on Google

You can learn more about an image or the objects around you with Google Lens. For example, you can take a photo of a plant and use it to search for info or other similar images.

What you find when you search

Your results can include:

• Search results for objects in the image
• Similar images
• Websites with the image or a similar image

What you need

• The latest version of the Google app
  • Learn how to update your Android apps.
• The Google app or the Chrome app

Search with an image from search results

1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to Google Images.
2. Search for an image.
3. Tap the image.
4. At the bottom left, tap Search inside image .

Search with an image from a website

Important: To search with a website image in the Chrome app, you must make Google your default search engine.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to the Google app or Chrome app .
2. Go to the website with the image.
3. Touch and hold the image.
4. Tap Search Image with Google Lens.
   • To search an object in an image, if available on the object, tap Select .
   • To search part of an image, tap Select image area , then drag the corners of the box around your selection.
5. At the bottom, scroll to find related search results.
6. To refine your search, tap Add to your search. Then, enter keywords.

Search with an image saved on your device

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google app .
2. At the bottom, tap Discover.
3. In the search bar, tap Google Lens .
4. Take or upload a photo to use for your search:
   • To take a photo: Point to an object with your camera and tap Search .
   • To upload an existing image: Tap Photo picker and select a photo.
5. Select the area you want to use for your search:
   • Use an object in the image: If available, on the object, tap Select .
   • Use part of an image: Tap Select image area , then drag the corners of the box around your selection.
6. At the bottom, scroll to find your search results.
7. To refine your search, tap Add to your search. Then, enter keywords.

Tip: To get more specific results, select a smaller area on the image.