Google Update

Google added in-chat editing for generated files in Gemini on October 29th, 2026, allowing users to create and revise documents, PDFs, presentations, spreadsheets and code directly within the chat interface.

“You can now generate, preview, and edit documents, PDFs, presentations, spreadsheets, and more directly in Gemini.”

Mobile Support

Mobile support remains limited to PDFs only, while desktop users can edit all file types.

Editing Features

Users can expand file previews, type edits, highlight passages to ask questions, or prompt Gemini to revise text and visuals.

Why It Matters

Google aims to keep file creation and revision inside the AI conversation, with stated format limits leaving the web as the full editor.

User Benefit

This update lets users work with files without switching to separate editors, improving productivity for AI interactions.

Mobile Limitation

Mobile users can only edit PDFs, while other file types require desktop access for full editing capabilities.

File Types Supported

Gemini supports documents, PDFs, presentations, spreadsheets, and code files for in-chat editing and revision.

Google's Stated Goal

Google wants to integrate file editing within the AI conversation to streamline the user experience.

No Mobile Support for All Files

The update does not include mobile support for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, or code files.

User Experience

Users can now create and revise files directly in the chat without opening separate editors.

What Happens Next

Google will likely expand mobile support to other file types in future updates.