How to Disable Google Lens in Google Chrome

Google Lens is a powerful feature that allows users to search for images and perform actions like translation and identification directly from Chrome. While this tool can be handy, some users might prefer to disable it due to privacy concerns or a simpler browsing experience. If you're looking to disable Google Lens in Chrome, this guide will show you how to turn it off.

Method 1: Disabling Google Lens via Chrome Flags

Chrome Flags are experimental features in Google Chrome that allow users to enable or disable specific functionalities. Disabling Google Lens via Chrome Flags is a straightforward process that can be done directly from the browser settings.

Step 1. Open Chrome Flags

Open Google Chrome on your computer, and in the address bar, type chrome://flags/ and press Enter.

Step 2. Search for Google Lens

• In the search bar at the top of the page, type Lens to locate Lens Overlay.
• Click the dropdown menu and select Disabled.
• Click on Relaunch to apply the changes.

Method 2: Disabling Google Lens via Registry Editor

Another way to disable Google Lens is through the Windows Registry Editor, which allows users to make deep changes to system settings, including Chrome's behavior.

Before proceeding, it’s crucial to understand that incorrect changes can affect your system's stability, so always proceed with caution and consider backing up the registry before making changes.

Step 2. Navigate to Chrome Policies

• In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies

• Right-click on the Policies, select New > Key, and name it Google.
• Inside the new Google key, create another key and name it Chrome.

Step 3. Create a New DWORD Value to Disable Google Lens

• Right-click the Chrome key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

• Name the new value LensOverlaySettings and double-click it to set the Value data to 1.

Conclusion

Google Lens is a powerful tool, but it’s not for everyone. By using either Chrome Flags or Registry Editor, users can easily disable Google Lens in Google Chrome, enjoy a more personalized and simplified browsing experience.