Whether online or stored on your phone, here’s how to use Google Lens in Chrome to trace any image’s origin.
Why Use Reverse Image Search?
Reverse image search is a powerful tool to:
- Find image sources
- Verify authenticity
- Check copyright usage
- Discover similar images online
With Google Chrome and Google Lens, you can now do this directly from your Android phone—no desktop required.
1. Reverse Image Search from Google Image Results
If you’ve already found the image on Google:
- Open Chrome on your Android device.
- Go to images.google.com.
- Search for the image you’re curious about.
- Tap the image to open it.
- Tap the Google Lens icon at the top right.
- Results will appear in a pop-up below—swipe up to view them all.
💡 Tip: Adjust the focus area by dragging the white square’s corners to pinpoint what part of the image you want to search.
2. Reverse Image Search from a Website
If the image is embedded on a webpage:
- Launch the Chrome app.
- Navigate to the page with the image.
- Tap and hold the image until a pop-up menu appears.
- Select “Search Google with Google Lens.”
- Wait a moment for results to load beneath the image—swipe up to explore.
This method is great for verifying images in articles, online stores, or news sites.
3. Reverse Image Search from Your Device’s Gallery
If the image is saved on your phone:
- Open Chrome.
- Tap the Google Lens icon in the search bar (you may need to allow access to photos and camera).
- Choose between:
- Search with your camera (for physical images), or
- Select from gallery (for saved images).
- Tap the image you want, and Google Lens will provide related content and matches.
- Swipe up on the results panel to view full details.
💡 Quick Tip: You can also use the Google Search widget on your Android home screen—it includes the Google Lens icon for instant access.
Reverse image search on Android is now quick, visual, and user-friendly, thanks to Google Lens integration in Chrome. Whether you’re trying to spot fake news, track down the original photographer, or just explore similar visuals, these methods put powerful tools at your fingertips—literally.
