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Gemini Canvas tool converts paper sketches into live app code

·2026.11.06 02:00

Key point

Users can upload photos of app mock-ups to Gemini's Canvas tool to generate and test interactive code in real time.

Details

  • Gemini's Canvas tool allows users to upload photos of paper sketches, such as app mock-ups, habit trackers, or game boards, and generate functional code from them.
  • The process involves asking Gemini to "code this app," which reads the visual input and writes the corresponding code.
  • Users can test the generated tool in a preview window and request real-time adjustments to colors, fonts, or features.
  • This feature is available within the Gemini app for turning static drawings into interactive tools.
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