To summarize a web page in Chrome, click the Gemini icon in the toolbar (or tap it on mobile), then type or tap “Summarize this page.” Gemini reads the open tab and returns a summary in a side panel or overlay, no extension required.
Applies to: Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Chromebook Plus (desktop), and Chrome on Android 12+ (4 GB+ RAM) or iPhone/iPad. You must be signed in to Chrome with a Google account, be 18 or older, and be in a supported region. Not available in Incognito mode or on most work/school accounts.
How do you summarize a page on desktop?
- Open Chrome and go to the page you want to summarize.
- Click the Gemini icon in the top-right of the toolbar to open the side panel.
- Gemini shares the current tab automatically; a prompt box appears at the bottom of the panel.
- Type “Summarize this page” or click the Summarize suggestion chip if it appears.
- Gemini returns a summary in the side panel without leaving the page.
You can ask follow-up questions, like “What are the key takeaways?” On desktop you can also share up to 10 open tabs with Gemini at once by clicking Update tabs.
How do you summarize a page on Android?
- Open Chrome on your Android phone and go to the page you want to summarize.
- Tap the Gemini icon in the Chrome toolbar to open the Gemini overlay.
- Tap the Summarize page chip above the prompt bar.
- A summary appears as a floating window; you can expand it or ask follow-up questions.
How do you summarize a page on iPhone?
- Open Chrome on your iPhone and go to the page you want to summarize.
- Tap the page tools icon in the address bar.
- Select Summarize page from the menu.
- Gemini generates a summary directly in the browser.
What can Gemini summarize, and what can’t it?
Gemini works on most pages you can browse: news articles, blog posts, documentation, product pages, and long reports. It reads the visible content of the current tab, and on desktop it can pull from multiple shared tabs. It cannot summarize content behind a login it cannot access, pages with very little text, or anything in Incognito mode.
Why is the Gemini icon missing?
- Update Chrome to the latest version at chrome://settings/help.
- Make sure you are signed in to your Google account in Chrome.
- Check Settings > AI innovations > Gemini in Chrome to see if you can enable it manually.
- Gemini in Chrome is still rolling out region by region; if it has not reached your country yet, you will need to wait.
FAQ
Is my page content sent to Google’s servers?
Yes. Page content is sent to Google’s servers to generate the summary, so avoid using it on pages with sensitive personal information.
Can I use Gemini summaries on a work or school Chrome account?
Only if your administrator has turned it on. It is off by default for managed work and school accounts.
Can I pop the Gemini panel out into its own window?
Yes. Look for the Pop-out option at the top of the Gemini side panel to detach it into a floating window, or dock it back.
Good to know
- To start a fresh chat, click Start new chat at the top of the Gemini panel.
- Gemini is not available in Incognito mode on any platform.
