Gemini app rolls out video upload on Android, iPhone, & web
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Gemini app rolls out video upload on Android, iPhone, & web
Gemini app is rolling out video upload and analysis. This lets you add a clip to your prompt. Gemini will analyze it and let you ask questions about the clip. This is not yet live on the web, with a “File type unsupported” message in the prompt bar. Google has yet to update the built-in Gemini camera to capture video. The feature is available on Android (Google app 16.23 beta) and iOS, as well as 2.5 Flash and2.5 Pro. It’s not yet widely rolled out, but availability varies on accounts/devices.
Update 6/19: Google has now rolled out video upload in the Gemini app “for everyone,” including free and paid users. Make sure you’ve updated the Gemini app on iPhone/iPad or the Google app on Android (version 16.24 stable). Afterwards, tap the ‘plus’ menu and find the video in your “Gallery” or “Files.”
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We’re also now seeing this capability on gemini.google.com. Just drag a file to the prompt bar.
Original 6/17: Besides documents and images, Google will let you add your own video files to a prompt. (This is in addition to the ability to ask questions about something on YouTube by pasting a link.) Gemini will analyze it and let you ask questions about the clip.
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In the first (left and center) example below, I asked what time was being displayed on the Nest Hub. The video appears above with a full player interface to watch it again.
In the second (right) chat, I asked for a description and got back:
“This looks like a tranquil scene from a forest in autumn. A narrow path, covered with fallen leaves in shades of orange, brown, and yellow, winds its way through the trees. The trees themselves are a beautiful mix of fiery reds, oranges, and golden yellows, indicating the peak of the fall foliage season. The sunlight filters through the branches, creating dappled light and shadows on the path and highlighting the vibrant colors of the leaves. There’s a peaceful and serene atmosphere, perfect for a quiet walk amidst nature’s beauty. The rustling sound of leaves being stepped on further enhances the autumn forest experience.”
To upload a file, open the plus menu and select Gallery or Files. If this capability is live for your account, you can select videos. Otherwise, the file will be grayed out and cannot be uploaded.
Gemini video upload is not yet widely rolled out. Availability varies on accounts/devices we checked today, but this functionality looked to be for both free and paid accounts across Android (Google app 16.23 beta) and iOS, as well as 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro. This is not yet live on the web, with a “File type unsupported” message in the prompt bar.
Google has yet to update the built-in Gemini camera to capture video.
More on Gemini app:
Google Gemini now supports video uploads for analysis
Google rolls out update to Gemini app, allowing users to upload videos for analysis. Users can also ask questions about video content or have Gemini describe clips. Update hasn’t been universally rolled out yet, but users on iOS and Android devices may already have access to this functionality.
This feature enables users to ask questions about video content or have Gemini describe clips, as per The Verge.
Although the update hasn’t been universally rolled out yet, users on iOS and Android devices may already have access to this functionality.
Key features of video upload and analysis include:
– Video Analysis: Gemini can analyse uploaded video files and provide insights or answers to user queries.
– Question Answering: Users can ask questions about specific video content, such as identifying objects, actions, or text within the video.
– Video Player Interface: The uploaded video appears above the chat interface, allowing users to watch the clip again if needed.
Availability and limitations of the feature include:
– Platform Support: The video upload feature is currently available on iOS and Android devices, with varying availability across accounts and devices.
– Web Support: This feature is not yet live on the web version of Gemini, with users encountering a “File type unsupported” message.
– Camera Limitation: The built-in Gemini camera still doesn’t support capturing video.
As Google continues to update and refine its Gemini models, users can expect further enhancements to the video analysis feature.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/06/19/gemini-app-video-upload/