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Gemini in Google Drive Enhances PDF Viewing, Summarization, and Content Creation

August 20, 2024 at 5:38:17 AM

TL;DR Gemini in Google Drive's side panel now offers an enhanced PDF viewing experience, supporting scanned, native, text-heavy, and table-heavy PDFs. Users can summarize content, ask questions, create new content, and integrate information from other Drive files. Admins must enable smart features and personalization for access. The rollout starts on July 30, 2024, for Rapid Release domains and August 12, 2024, for Scheduled Release domains.

Gemini in Google Drive Enhances PDF Viewing, Summarization, and Content Creation

Gemini in the side panel of Google Drive introduces a new PDF viewing experience, allowing users to interact with PDFs in various ways. This update supports different types of PDFs, including scanned, native, text-heavy, and table-heavy PDFs.

Key Features

Summarize: Quickly get an overview of long, complex PDFs.
Ask Questions: Extract specific information or insights from the PDF.
Create New Content: Use PDF contents to create new materials like study guides or email drafts.
Bring in More Information: Combine the PDF with other files in Google Drive by typing @.

Gemini in Google Drive Enhances PDF Viewing, Summarization, and Content Creation

Getting Started

Admins: Ensure smart features and personalization are turned on in the Admin console.
End Users: Open a PDF from Google Drive, click the Gemini icon, and follow the welcome dialogue to access the side panel.

Rollout Pace

Rapid Release Domains: Gradual rollout starting July 30, 2024 (up to 15 days for visibility).
Scheduled Release Domains: Full rollout starting August 12, 2024 (1–3 days for visibility).