Google officially launched the Pixel Screenshots app for Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold phones. The app is powered by Gemini Nano and exclusively released for Pixel devices. It is currently available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia. This article gives a step-by-step tutorial on installing and using the Pixel Screenshots app.
Search for Screenshots Using the Pixel Screenshots App
Pixel Screenshots is officially available in the Play Store, so you can install it on your Pixel 9 series device easily.
1. Run the Pixel Screenshots app on your Pixel 9 series phone. It will show a short note on how the app is working.
2. Click More to proceed, read the details, and tap Turn On to activate the feature.
3. The app will now begin to download AI models that are required to work.
4. Find a floating search bar at the bottom of the app’s home page. You can use this option to enter the screenshot’s description or do a voice search.
5. Once you search for it, the app will automatically show the relevant screenshots of your query.
6. To share a screenshot, simply tap the Share icon and select the recipient to whom you want to send it. If you see a screenshot of a product, tap the Chrome icon to visit its webpage.
Organize Screenshots in the Pixel Screenshots App
Besides looking for screenshots, you can organize them into a unique folder called Collections.
1. Go to the Pixel Screenshots app home screen and tap the + icon under the Collections section.
2. It will create a New folder, rename it as you wish, and tap the Tick icon.
3. Then, click on the folder you create and tap Select screenshots.
Note: To delete a particular folder, tap the Trash icon at the top right.
What’s More in the Pixel Screenshots App
In addition to the above-discussed features, there are some amazing things you can do with this app.
Set Reminders for Screenshot
Many of you have a habit of forgetting about screenshots after they have been captured. You can easily set a reminder for particular screenshots. It helps sales representatives make follow-up calls with clients. Let’s see how it works.
- Look for an alarm bell icon below the edit option once you open a screenshot. Click on an alarm bell icon.
- You will get the Reminder window, where you can select presets such as Later Today, Tomorrow, and Next Week.
- To set a reminder manually, click Pick date & time and make changes.
Add Images Manually
If you want to add new images to the Pixel Screenshots app, the following section will guide you.
- Look for the + icon at the bottom of the application. Click on it.
- To capture a photo and upload it, tap Camera. Otherwise, click Gallery to add images from your Pixel phone’s internal storage.
Is it Safe to Use the Pixel Screenshots App?
Yes. It is safe to install and use. Google clarified that the app is powered by Gemini Nano and works offline. So, it will never compromise your privacy and leak your information. Additionally, the app has a separate option to turn off the AI feature when you don’t prefer to use it.
FAQ
Yes. Launch Pixel Screenshots and tap the Settings icon at the upper right corner. Toggle OFF the Search your screenshots with on-device AI. If necessary, click Delete all AI summaries and metadata.