You can now edit files directly in Gemini, though only PDFs are supported on mobile
Google has added file editing capabilities to Gemini, allowing users to modify PDFs, documents and spreadsheets directly within the app. PDF editing works across all platforms, while other file formats are temporarily limited to the web version.
Google's AI assistant Gemini now supports direct in-app file editing. Starting today, all Gemini users can generate, preview and edit PDFs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Slides, Markdown, TXT and code files directly in the app.
Earlier this year, Gemini already let users generate and download files, but did not support editing operations. This update fills in the missing editing functionality, so users no longer need to exit Gemini and switch to other separate tools. Documents can be expanded to full screen for editing, and users can select any text to ask Gemini questions or send it commands directly.
There is one limitation: PDF preview and editing is available on both web and mobile, but all other formats are restricted to the web version for now. If you want to edit spreadsheets or slides on your phone, you still have to use a computer. Google has not announced when it will roll out full support for other formats to mobile platforms.
For people who occasionally process files on their phones, this missing feature is a pretty noticeable gap. For web users, Gemini now acts more like a full end-to-end file workspace.
Original link: The Verge
发布时间: 2026-10-30 02:45