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Can Gemini Read Text and Documents?

Yes — available on the free plan

Gemini in Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Gemini integrates directly into Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. **March 2026 beta rollout** adds 'Help me create' in Docs (instant drafts from files/emails), 'Fill with Gemini' in Sheets (auto-populate tables), new slide creation in Slides, and AI Overviews + 'Ask Gemini' in Drive. **Requires AI Pro ($19.99/mo), AI Ultra ($249.99/mo), or Workspace add-on.** Drive features are US-only for now; full deck generation in Slides is coming soon.

PlanAvailableNotes
Free✓
AI Pro✓
AI Ultra✓
Workspace add-on✓

Available on: Windows macOS iOS Android web API

Verified: 2026-03-15

Sources: https://workspace.google.com/solutions/ai/, https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/reimagining-content-creation, https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/workspace/gemini-workspace-updates-march-2026/

NotebookLM

NotebookLM lets you upload documents and have AI conversations grounded in your sources—it even generates podcast-style audio summaries. **Free to use** with generous limits; AI Pro increases source limits.

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Free✓
AI Pro✓

Available on: Windows macOS iOS Android web API

Verified: 2026-02-28

Sources: https://notebooklm.google.com/, https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-google-ai/

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