For those who prefer to listen to document content, we’re excited to introduce the ability to create audio versions of your documents using Gemini in Google Docs.
Whether you want to hear your content out loud, absorb information better while reading, or help catch errors in your writing, audio versions of your documents provide you with clear, natural-sounding voices that read your documents aloud. You also have the option to customize your audio experience with a variety of voices and playback speeds to match your personal preferences.
This new feature includes capabilities for both authors and readers to listen to documents. More specifically:
Readers can access the Listen to this tab option, available in the Tools > Audio menu, to quickly listen to the contents of the current tab.
Authors can add Audio buttons, available in the Insert > Audio buttons menu, which inserts a play button directly into documents so readers can easily listen to the current tab with a single click. Once added to the document, authors can change the label, color, and size of the button.
Who’s impacted
End users
Why you’d use it
This new audio feature in Docs helps you engage with your content in fresh ways and can improve accessibility of your documents.
Additional details
This feature is only available in English and on desktop at this time.
Getting started
- Admins:
- To access Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps, users need to have smart features and personalization turned on. Admins can turn on default personalization setting for their users in the Admin console.
- End users:
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about generating audio with Gemini in Google Docs.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on August 18, 2025
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on August 25, 2025
Availability
Available to Google Workspace:
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on
- Customers with the Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-on*
- Google AI Pro and Ultra
*As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.