Google Gemini allows users to edit documents and PDFs directly in chat
Google is rolling out the ability to preview and edit documents, PDFs, presentations, and code directly within the Gemini app's chat window.
What happened?
Google has launched functionality in the Gemini app that allows users to create, preview, and edit files directly within the chat interface. Support includes PDFs, documents, presentations, spreadsheets, Markdown, text files, and code. Users can open files in full-screen mode to make manual edits, highlight text to ask follow-up questions, or request that the model refines the content.
Key facts
| Lanseringsdatum | 29 oktober 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mobil- och webbstöd | PDF-filer |
| Enbart webbstöd | Docs, Sheets, slides, Markdown, TXT och kod |
”You can now generate, preview, and edit files right within your chat — expand to full screen to type edits directly, highlight text to ask questions, or have Gemini refine your files.”
Why it matters
The update enables users to adjust and iterate on generated or uploaded material without the need to export files to external word processors or spreadsheet software. This reduces the number of steps required between generation, review, and finalisation within a single interface.
Who is affected?
The feature is intended for users of the Gemini app on web and mobile who incorporate documents, code, or study materials into their workflows.
Impact on the EU
Not relevant to EU status. The source does not specify any regional limitations or specific EU terms for these features.
What else you should know
Support for PDF preview and editing is available on both web and mobile. Other file formats, such as spreadsheets, presentations, code, and text documents, are currently limited to the web interface.
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