Screen Lens - Search Screen with Google Lens

Search your screen with Google Lens in a single click!

Screen Lens - Search Screen with Google Lens

Screen Lens - Search Screen with Google Lens is a Chrome extension that allows you to search your screen’s content using Google Lens. With features like screen search, targeted area selection, text translation, and local image search, it streamlines your browsing experience. Enjoy right-click image search, keyboard shortcuts, and YouTube frame search, all while maintaining your privacy with no data storage. Best used with Chrome, Edge, or Brave, install Screen Lens to enhance your productivity today!
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.71
(17)
Version: 2.5 (Last updated: 2024-12-12)
Creation date: 2024-09-30
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • *://*.images.google.ca/*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
  • https://www.google.com/*
  • https://lens.google.com/*
Size: 416.77K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
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Extension summary

Screen Lens – Google Lens for PC

Screen Lens brings the power of Google Lens to your desktop. With one click, search your screen’s content—text, images, objects, and more—using Google Lens, without needing to upload anything.

Consider it the ‘circle to search’ feature, typically exclusive to Android phones, now available for your PC. Unlock the power of Google Lens to enhance your browsing experience and boost your productivity effortlessly.

Key Features:

  1. Screen Search: Instantly search the entire content of your screen with Google Lens.

  2. Search Area Feature: Select a specific area of your screen to capture and search, allowing for targeted queries.

  3. Text Translation & Object Identification: Identify text, products, landmarks, and more.

  4. Local Image Search: Easily search local images saved on your PC using Google Lens with the 'Local Search' button.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well and performs its intended function
  • No ads, providing a clean user experience
  • Great options for searching with Google Lens
  • User-friendly and effective integration with Google Lens
  • Minimal bloatware compared to other similar extensions
Cons
  • Search Area function is often non-functional or grayed out
  • UI is not minimalistic and could use customization
  • Lack of a visual frame for selecting search area creates confusion
  • Low resolution images passed to Google Lens can hinder performance
Most mentioned
  • Issues with the Search Area function
  • Desire for a more minimalistic and customizable UI
  • Good performance of the extension overall
  • Request for availability on other browsers like Firefox
  • Need for better resolution in image processing
User reviews
by Nico Raiz, 2024-12-26

The "Search Area" function is not available for me. It's there, but it's grayed out. Any idea why?
by Ben Greening, 2024-12-18

by Juan Carlos Mejía, 2024-12-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Screen Lens - Search Screen with Google Lens requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Screen Lens - Search Screen with Google Lens has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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