YouTube users can now search what they see on Shorts with Google Lens

YouTube has begun rolling out Google Lens integration to YouTube Shorts, allowing viewers to search for objects, landmarks, and other visual elements they see while watching short-form videos.

Users can access the feature by pausing any Short and selecting “Lens” from the top menu. They can then tap, draw, or highlight anything on screen to trigger a visual search, with results appearing as an overlay on the video. The functionality works particularly well for identifying locations, landmarks, objects, and other visual elements that viewers want to learn more about.