In March, we announced a beta for AI Overviews in Drive. This feature is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans.
Instead of searching through endless files and opening dozens of tabs to find the information you need, you can now get instant answers right at the top of your search results. Gemini does the heavy lifting for you, scanning your documents to provide clear, reliable summaries.
Here is how it helps you work smarter:
- See the big picture: Get a quick summary of information pulled from multiple files without needing to open each one.
- Ask naturally: There’s no need to use complicated search tricks. Just ask a question as you would to a colleague, like « What’s in our Spring 2026 catalog? »
- Get the right answer: Gemini automatically understands what you’re looking for, whether it’s a quick fact, a project summary, or a list of specific documents, and adjusts its response to match.
- Dig deeper with ease: If you need more information, you can go from a quick summary to a deeper conversation with Gemini in just one click.
Getting started
- Admins: This feature is available by default if Gemini for Workspace in Drive is enabled.
- End users: You must have Workspace smart features enabled to use AI Overviews in Drive. Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting answers directly in Drive search.
Rollout pace
AI Overviews in Drive in English:
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 22, 2026
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 7, 2026
AI Overviews in Drive in 28 additional languages:
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 6, 2026
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 26, 2026
Availability
- Business: Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Consumer: Google AI Pro and Ultra
- AI Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education
Resources
- Google Help: Search & retrieve your files in Drive with Gemini
- Google Workspace Blog: Introducing Workspace Intelligence