n September 10, 2026, Google released the official Gemini app for Windows. Instead of opening a browser tab, you press Alt + Space and Gemini appears on top of whatever you are working on.
What you need to know in 10 seconds
- What: an official Gemini desktop app for Windows
- Works on: Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Shortcut: press Alt + Space to open Gemini over any window
- Download: only from the official page gemini.google/desktop
How to Download and Install It
- Go to the official page gemini.google/desktop
- Download the installer for Windows
- Open the file and follow the installation steps
- Sign in with your Google account
- Press Alt + Space to open Gemini
Download it only from Google
Only download the app from gemini.google/desktop. Avoid "Gemini for PC" downloads on other websites, because fake AI apps are a common way to spread malware.
How to Use Alt + Space
Press Alt + Space at any time and a small Gemini window opens over your current work. You don't need to switch apps or copy text into a browser.
Google gives examples like these:
- Check facts in a document you are writing
- Brainstorm titles for a presentation
- Ask a quick question without leaving your work
Tip: in Windows, Alt + Space normally opens the small window menu (Restore, Move, Close). If the shortcut does not open Gemini, check that the Gemini app is running.
What You Can Do With the Gemini App
Quick help over any window
Ask questions, draft text or brainstorm without leaving the app you are using.
Gmail and Google Drive
Gemini can pull information from Gmail and Drive, for example to draft a project summary.
Images with Nano Banana
Create custom images with Google's Nano Banana image model.
Gemini Spark tasks
Hand off multi-step tasks to Gemini Spark, Google's AI agent.
Good to know: according to Google, Gemini Spark and video creation with Gemini Omni need a Google AI subscription, are for users 18+, and availability varies by country.
Gemini App vs Gemini in the Browser
- App: opens instantly with Alt + Space, stays out of the way, and works over any window
- Browser (gemini.google.com): works on any computer without installing anything
- Same account: both use your Google account, so your Gemini features carry over
If you use Gemini every day on your PC, the app is faster. If you only use it now and then, the browser is enough.
Get More From Gemini
Want to create images with Gemini? Follow our Nano Banana AI tutorial. Using Gemini in the car? See Gemini Personal Intelligence on Android Auto.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official Gemini app for Windows?
Yes. Google released the official Gemini app for Windows on September 10, 2026. You can download it from gemini.google/desktop.
Which Windows versions does the Gemini app support?
Google says the app is available for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
How do I open Gemini on Windows?
After installing the app and signing in, press Alt + Space to open Gemini over the window you are working in.
