Windows 11 Gets Built-in Google Lens-like Feature
Windows 11's Snipping Tool now includes a Visual Search by Bing, an alternative to Google Lens for Windows.
The updated Snipping Tool has a Visual Search feature, powered by Bing, available in version 11.2508.29.0, rolling out to everyone in production.
- Visual Search allows selecting parts of the screen and uploading directly to Bing's Visual Search.
- The feature is accessible via the Win + Shift + S shortcut.
Microsoft's decision to add a Google Lens-like feature came after Google released its first search app for Windows in the United States.
Author's summary: Windows 11 now includes a Google Lens-like feature powered by Bing.