Overview

Gemini for macOS is Google's official native desktop app that brings Gemini AI directly to your Mac. Launch it instantly with Option+Space from anywhere, share windows with Gemini for contextual help based on what's on screen, and tap into powerful creative tools including image generation with Nano Banana, video generation with Veo, and deep research. Chats sync across devices via your Google Account so you can pick up where you left off on any platform. The Mac app also includes Gemini Spark, Google's always-on agent: Spark runs on dedicated Google Cloud virtual machines, keeps working when your Mac is closed, connects to Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and other Google Workspace apps, and can work with local files from the Mac app. Spark requires a Google AI Ultra subscription, an Apple silicon Mac, and a US account (beta).

Pricing: Free; Google AI Plus $4.99/month, Pro $19.99/month, Ultra from $99.99/month. Gemini Spark requires Google AI Ultra.

Minimum macOS: 15.0 (Sequoia)

Architecture: Apple Silicon

Key Features

Instant access with Option+Space keyboard shortcut
Option+Shift+Space opens the full chat; Option+Space the mini chat
Share window for contextual help based on what's visible on screen
Press both Command keys to share screen context
System-wide voice dictation into any open app
Image generation powered by Nano Banana
Video generation powered by Veo
Deep Research for in-depth topic exploration
Cross-device chat history sync via Google Account
File and document analysis
Integration with Google apps and services
Gemini Spark: always-on agent running on Google Cloud (Google AI Ultra, US beta)
Connect local folders so Spark can organise and synthesise your files