Chrome will perform Google Lens image searches without leaving the page

Google Lens, the search engine’s strong image recognition software, is getting easier to use within the Chrome browser on the desktop.

Currently, if you use Lens on a webpage image, the browser opens a page of results in a separate tab. In the future, though, the browser will display results in a sidebar to the right of a webpage. Chrome will create a new browser tab only when you want to find the source of an image.

The search giant’s image recognition software has long been available on mobile, where it’s accessible via Google’s apps on iOS or the native camera app on some Android phones.

But last year, Google Lens came to the desktop via the Chrome browser and can be accessed by right-clicking an image and then selecting “Search Image with Google Lens.”

Google Lens is intended to recognize everything from buildings and animals to garments, plants, and works of art. It provides a more visual approach to finding the information you’re looking for online. The function has a lot of potentials, but it frequently feels like a curiosity that Google is attempting to transform into a useful tool. Making it more accessible on desktop should help Google realize its full potential.

The new Lens panel is now available to Chrome users. This help page contains detailed instructions on how to use the functionality.

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