What’s changing
Following the recent announcement of being able to use Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps in seven additional languages, we’re excited to announce that image generation is now supported in the following languages as well:
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Additional details
- Although Gemini is generally available in the side panel of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail in these languages, users with Gemini alpha features enabled may still see the “Alpha” badge as we continue rolling out more alpha features
- Image generation of people is not supported at this time in these additional languages.
- Gemini in the side panel of Slides is only available in English at this time.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: You can access the side panel by clicking on “Ask Gemini” (spark button) in the top right corner of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail on the web. Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in the side panel of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail. Note that for accessing other Gemini for Google Workspace features that are supported in English only, you will need to set your Google Account language to English.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 29, 2025
Availability
Image Generation in the side panel of Gmail only is available for Google Workspace:
- Business Starter
- Enterprise Starter
Image Generation in the side panel of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail is available for Google Workspace:
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Google One AI Premium
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature:
- Gemini Business*
- Gemini Enterprise*
*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.