Gemini AI transforms PDF searches in files by Google app
The updated Files by Google app introduces a new overlay with integrated Gemini AI. Users can take advantage of this feature to search the contents of PDF files and inquire about their content. This tool is particularly valuable for lengthy documents.
Details about the new feature are discussed by 9to5Google. The inclusion will please every Gemini user who frequently employs a similar AI querying option for screen content. Browsing PDFs is especially beneficial for longer documents like user manuals or extensive presentations. In the pop-up window, you can pose a question, and an answer will be displayed shortly.
The information sourced from Gemini can be copied or shared directly. This allows users to conveniently use elements found in PDFs, for example, in emails or messaging conversations.
Interestingly, at launch, this new feature will function exclusively in the Files by Google app and, unfortunately, will not be available in a similar document browser within Google Docs. However, it is reasonable to assume that this marks the beginning of further development of the Gemini overlay, with the functionality likely to expand in the future.
To utilize the new option in the overlay, you need to launch Gemini after the desired PDF is opened in Files. According to 9to5Google, this option becomes visible after updating the Google app to version 16.0.5 or newer.
