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Every Gemini guide on the site, from first steps to advanced features, sorted by level.
7 guides
BeginnerGeminiDocuments
Summarize a PDF in plain English
Upload a PDF to free Gemini and get a short summary, the deadlines, and the parts worth double-checking.
About 8 minutes using Gemini
BeginnerGeminiAudio
Transcribe a short recording
Upload a recording under about 10 minutes to free Gemini and get a transcript with unclear words marked.
About 10 minutes using Gemini
BeginnerGeminiWriting
Translate text and keep the tone
Translate a note with free Google Translate, then ask Gemini to match the tone without adding new facts.
About 10 minutes using Google Translate, Gemini
BeginnerGeminiLearning
Make a study guide from your own notes
Add your notes to free Gemini Notebook and generate a study guide, then check the citations before you trust it.
About 15 minutes using Gemini Notebook
BeginnerGeminiLearning
Explain a topic in plain language
Ask free Gemini to explain one confusing topic with a daily-life example, then check a trusted source before you act.
About 8 minutes using Gemini
BeginnerGeminiPlanning
Build a packing list for a trip
Tell free Gemini where you are going, who is coming, and what you will do. Edit the list before you pack.
About 8 minutes using Gemini
BeginnerGeminiGetting started
Get started with Gemini using your Google account
Open Gemini with the Google account you already have, ask a first question, add a file or photo, and double-check the answer.
About 10 minutes using Gemini