Open Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens function so you can use your phone’s camera to scan the environment around you and perform AI functions like real-time translation of street signs.
Translate with Google Lens
Opens the Google app to the Lens feature and looks for text to translate using the camera.
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Search Google
Asks you to give a search query, then passes it to the Google app to show results.
Open Google Search
Opens the Google app and activates the Search function, showing the keyboard immediately so you can start typing your query.
Start a Voice Search
Opens the Google app and activates Voice Search, letting you use Google dictation in place of Apple’s before performing a Google Search.
Search image with Google Lens
receives a photo from the Share Sheet ( or asks you to pick one) and passes it to the Google app to the Lens feature, using it as a search input and showing you results based off what it sees.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Translate%20with%20Google%20Lens
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Translate%20with%20Google%20Lens
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Translate with Google Lens”
end tell
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