Google Lens Got Smarter: How to Save Your Visual Search History

Google Lens, the handy image recognition tool built into your smartphone, just got a whole lot more helpful. With the new visual search history feature, you can finally keep track of all your Lens searches in one convenient location. This means no more racking your brain trying to remember what that unfamiliar flower you snapped a picture of was called, or the architectural style of that interesting building you saw on your travels.

In short:

• Enable Google Lens’ new feature to save your visual search history.
• Easily revisit past discoveries to make informed decisions
• Learn how to turn it on, where to find your saved searches, and what limitations to keep in mind.

What is Google Lens Visual Search History?

Google Lens lets you use your phone’s camera to identify objects in the real world or within pictures. It can translate text, identify landmarks, find similar products, and much more. The new visual search history feature allows you to keep track of all your Lens searches, making it easier to revisit past discoveries and findings.

How to Enable Visual Search History for Google Lens?

Here’s how to enable it:

Step 1: Open Google Account Settings (Profile Picture > Manage Your Google Account).

Step 2: Go to “Data & Privacy.”

Step 3: Find “Web & App Activity” And Click It.

Step 4: Enable “Include Visual Search History” (Turn On The Toggle Switch)

While this feature is a welcome addition, it’s turned off by default.

Where Can I Access My Saved Visual Searches?

To access, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to My Activity.

Step 2: Filter by “Lens” In The Search Bar Options.

Step 3: Review Your Visual Search History With Thumbnails And Dates.

Once you’ve enabled visual search history, all your Lens searches will be automatically saved.

When Will “Save Your Visual Search History” Be Available

The Google Lens visual search history feature is already available! It started rolling out to users in late 2020 and should be accessible to everyone by now. While it wasn’t automatically enabled by default, you can activate it by following the steps in the earlier section of your article.

How Long Does Google Save My Visual Search History?

By default, Google follows your chosen settings for web & app activity. This means you can choose to automatically delete your activity after a set period (such as 3 months, 18 months, or 36 months) or keep it indefinitely.

How to Delete Visual Search History

Here’s how:

Step 1: Go to My Activity

Step 2: Filter by Lens

Step 3: Select and Delete

If you ever decide you don’t want to keep your visual search history, you can easily delete it!

Conclusion

Google Lens’ new visual search history is a powerful tool that keeps your discoveries at your fingertips. With it, you can revisit that unique plant you spotted on a hike or compare furniture you saw at different stores. Remember, the feature is currently limited to searches done within the Google app and requires enabling it in your settings. But with its ease of use and potential to jog your memory or guide future decisions, visual search history is a valuable addition to your Google Lens experience.

Visual Search History on Google Lens – FAQs

Does Google Lens save search history?

No, by default, but you can enable saving it in your Google Account settings.

Can you save Google Lens results?

Yes, by enabling “Include Visual Search History” in your Google Account settings.

Can I Download the Saved Images?

No information available yet on directly downloading saved images, but you can access them through My Activity.

How do I update Google Lens?

Google Lens updates automatically as part of the Google app updates.