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Multimodal Search
Search that combines multiple input types — text, images, voice, and video — in a single query.
EmergingLast updated: 2026-09-16
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AI Search & AI OverviewsMultimodal search is a search paradigm that combines multiple input types — text, images, voice, and video — in a single query. Google Lens and Circle to Search are examples. Multimodal search enables users to search by pointing a camera at an object or combining an image with a text question.
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