How to use Gemini Canvas to transfer photos to Google Docs

If you need a tool to quickly convert content from images , Gemini Canvas supports you a lot. The Canvas tool scans the content in the image and then converts it into text. From here, users can easily transfer the text to Google Docs to share or edit if needed. Below are instructions for using Gemini Canvas to convert images to Google Docs.

How to transfer photos to Google Docs using Gemini Canvas

Step 1:

In the Gemini interface, click on Tools and select Canvas to use.

Step 2:

Next, we click on the plus icon to upload the document image . Then you enter the command content below into the box and send it to Gemini.

'Extract image content into Canvas, preserving the original image structure and format'.

Step 3:

You will now see the document content extracted from the uploaded image.

You can use some basic formatting tools for your document in Canvas. Now you can copy the content into a Docs document on your computer.

Step 4:

In case you are using Gemini on your phone, just tap on the 3 dots icon and select Open with Documents. You will then see the Google Docs text displayed.

Micah Soto

Update 21 November 2025