Free inside the Gemini app and useful for drafting documents or small apps alongside the chat; UK availability isn't confirmed on Google's pages.
Kenning's take
What it does
Canvas is a side panel in the Gemini app where Gemini creates and edits a document, slide deck, web app or code alongside the chat. Users can edit directly, ask for changes, preview and debug app code, and turn a creation into an Audio Overview or quiz.
- Create docs, slides, apps and code
- Edit code with preview and console
- Auto-saved changes
- Turn work into an Audio Overview or quiz
Who it suits. Anyone using Gemini to write, make presentations or build small apps.
Key facts
- Category
- Everyday AI assistants
- Part of
- Google Gemini
- Made by
- Based in
- United States
- Released
- 18 March 2025
- How to get it
- In the Gemini app at gemini.google.com and on mobile; select Canvas below the prompt box; sign-in required
- Works on
- Web, Android, iOS
- Free plan
- Yes, part of the Gemini app
FAQ
How do I use Canvas in Gemini?
Go to gemini.google.com, select Canvas below the text box, and enter a prompt such as 'Create a slide presentation about...'.
When did Gemini Canvas launch?
18 March 2025.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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