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Gemini

Google's assistant, connected to Gmail, Drive, and YouTube, with Canvas and Nano Banana for images.

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Last reviewed: October 28, 2026

What is it?

Gemini is Google's AI assistant. It writes, explains, and researches, and connects to the Google services you use. It has Canvas for building pages, tools, and games, Nano Banana for creating and editing images, Gemini Live for voice conversations, and Task mode for carrying out tasks.

Who uses it?

  • An employee working in Gmail, Google Docs, and Sheets.
  • A student studying from Drive files.
  • Anyone who wants to edit their images or create new ones.

What can you use it for?

UseWhat you'll create
An educational gameBuild it in Canvas and share it with a link.
Edit an imageAdjust lighting or the background with Nano Banana without losing the details.
A summary from GmailGather and summarize messages on a specific topic.
Voice conversationTalk with Gemini Live and practice a language.

Key features

  • Canvas for building pages and interactive tools.
  • Nano Banana for images.
  • Deep Research.
  • Gemini Live for voice conversations.
  • Connect to Google services.
  • Task mode for carrying out tasks.

Plans and pricing

Free usage is available. Paid Google AI plans raise limits and provide more models and features, such as Flow and higher Gemini Notebook limits.

Prices and limits change often, so we don't list them here. Open the official plans page to see what's available now.

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How to get started

  1. Open gemini.google.com or the app with your Google account.
  2. Try a prompt from your work, or select Canvas using the (+) icon.
  3. If your files are in Drive, add them using the same icon.
  4. Review the output and request a specific edit.

Limits and alternatives

  • Some features reach certain countries or plans first.
  • Like any AI tool, it can get information wrong.

Alternatives to compare

ChatGPTChat and writingAn assistant for writing, explanations, files, and research, with Work mode for carrying out complete tasks.Learn more ClaudeChat and writingAn assistant strong at writing, files, and building, with Cowork for carrying out tasks and add-ins for Office and Google apps.Learn more Gemini Notebook (NotebookLM)Learning and researchUpload your sources and ask questions. Each answer points to its location in the source. Turn your sources into a podcast, presentation, and quiz.Learn more

Guides to help you use it

Start hereHow can you benefit from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude?

Learn what these tools can help with and how to use them for explanations, writing, files, and building a simple website or app.

Written guideHow do you create an educational game with AI?

Turn a point in the lesson into an activity students can try, where they learn why an answer is right or wrong, and use it to check their understanding.

Written guideHow do you use AI inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides?

Gemini and Claude inside your Google files: write, edit, and create formulas and slides in the same file.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gemini free?

Yes. There's free usage with a Google account. Paid plans increase limits and features.

Are Gemini and Gemini Notebook the same thing?

No. Gemini is a general chat assistant. Gemini Notebook works only with the sources you upload.

Can I use it to build a website?

Yes, through Canvas. See the guide to building websites and apps.

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