Google Docs is getting a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will allow users to generate in-line images. It was announced on Friday that the feature will be available to Google Workspace users through Gemini. The text-to-image generator is powered by the Mountain View, California-based tech giant’s Imagen 3 AI model and can generate high-resolution images that can be added to the document. Users can also choose between different aspect ratios and image styles. Earlier this year, the tech giant added an AI-powered cover image feature to Google Docs.
Gemini gets in-line image generation feature in Google Docs
In a blog post, the tech giant explained in detail about the new feature. With Gemini in Google Docs, users can generate in-line images using text prompts. The feature is powered by Imagen 3, the company’s latest image generation model, which can create images of people, landscapes, objects and more in a wide range of styles.
AI-powered in-line image creation feature in Google Docs
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Users can activate the feature by clicking on the ‘Insert’ menu and going to ‘Help me create images’ within the ‘Images’ option. This will open the Gemini side panel. There is also a ‘Cover Image’ option in the same insert menu, using which users can create AI-powered cover images.
To generate an in-line image, users can type a text prompt describing what they want and then choose from three aspect ratios – square, wide, and tall. Additionally, users can also choose between different styles including photography, vector art, sketch, watercolor, cyberpunk, and more.
After clicking the ‘Create’ button, the feature will generate four different images. Users can either choose one of them or click on ‘See More’ to see more options. Once selected, the image is added to the document and can be manually adjusted on the page.
Specifically, the feature is being rolled out to Google Workspace users with Gemini Business, Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education, Gemini Education Premium, or the Google One AI Premium add-on. Currently, this feature is available only on the web. Although the feature has already been rolled out for eligible users, it may take up to 15 days to appear in Docs.
