How to Turn a Quick Hand-Drawn Sketch Into a Working App With Gemini

At a glance

Google's Gemini has shown how to turn a paper app sketch into a working app. Simply uploading a photo lets Gemini read the drawing and write the code, according to the guide.

Key points

1. 1

   Upload a photo of your sketch to Gemini. Examples include app screen layouts, habit trackers, and game board drawings.

2. 2

   Choose Canvas, a tool that displays work in separate panels, and ask it to turn the app into code.

3. 3

   You can try the app right away in a preview window, and change colors, fonts, and features in real time.

Why it matters

The key benefit is that people without coding skills can see their ideas working right away.