{"content_id":"euui5b4p0e","slug":"gemini-windows-app-2026-requirements-shortcuts","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"knowledge_base","category_name":"Knowledge Base","title":"Gemini Windows App 2026 Requirements and Shortcuts","summary":"Gemini for Windows is a desktop app that you can open with Alt + Space on Windows 10 and 11. Apart from installation requirements, account integration, image and video generation, and personalization features each have their own requirements.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Gemini for Windows requires Windows 10 or later and at least 8GB of RAM.","The default shortcut to open the app is Alt + Space, and you can change it in the app settings.","Distinguish the availability of Gmail and Google Drive integration from that of personal intelligence.","Nano Banana image generation is available to accounts without a subscription, but video generation requires a paid subscription.","Even if you disconnect a linked app, data remaining in Gemini app activity must be managed separately."],"content_markdown":"The Gemini Windows app is a dedicated Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11. Alt + Space opens it over the screen you are working on. Gmail and Google Drive integration and generation features vary by account conditions.\n\nThe release information is based on Google’s September 10, 2026 announcement.\n\n## What’s different about Gemini for Windows\n\nYou can now open Gemini without opening a web browser. You can request document drafts or summaries in a separate app. Google also introduced image and video generation in its launch announcement. It plans to roll out additional PC-specific features gradually. [Google launch announcement](https://blog.google/intl/ko-kr/company-news/technology/gemini-app-now-on-windows-kr/)\n\n## Gemini Windows app requirements\n\nThe app can run on Windows 10. You must also meet the memory and installation space requirements. A stable internet connection is required.\n\n| Item | Requirements in the official documentation |\n|---|---|\n| Operating system | Windows 10 or later; the launch announcement specifies Windows 10 and 11 |\n| Processor architecture | x64 and ARM64 |\n| Memory | At least 8GB RAM |\n| Installation space | At least 200MB of available disk space |\n| Account | A personal Google account or a work or school account with access |\n| Network | A stable internet connection |\n\nThe memory and space figures come from Help Center guidance with no publication date. Check that document for any changes to the requirements. (Verified values: Windows 10 or later, at least 8GB RAM, and at least 200MB of available disk space for installation; currently published requirements · Source: support.google.com · checked 2026-09-29) For work or school accounts, an administrator must allow Gemini access. [Windows app Help Center](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko)\n\n## How to install the Gemini Windows app\n\nGet the official installer from the Gemini desktop page. The Windows installer is named `GeminiSetup.exe`. After installation, sign in with a Google account.\n\n1. Go to the [Gemini desktop page](https://gemini.google/desktop/).\n2. Select the Windows download and save the installer.\n3. Open `GeminiSetup.exe` and follow the on-screen installation instructions.\n4. Launch Gemini from the Start menu.\n5. Sign in with the Google account you want to use.\n\nIf an update is available, a notification appears when you open the app. Use the notification’s restart option to apply the update. This procedure is described in the [Windows app installation guide](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko).\n\n## How to use the Gemini Windows app shortcut\n\nThe default shortcut is Alt + Space. It opens Gemini over the screen you are working on. You can change the shortcut in the app settings.\n\n1. After installing the app and signing in, press Alt + Space.\n2. Enter a question or writing request in the Gemini window that opens.\n3. If you need a different key combination, change the shortcut in the app settings.\n\nYou can also launch the app from the taskbar or system tray icon. If the shortcut does not work as expected, try launching it from the icon. Then check the key combination in the Gemini settings. [How to launch the desktop app](https://gemini.google/desktop/)\n\n## Comparing Windows and macOS features\n\nEven though both use the Gemini desktop app, their PC integration features differ. The official page describes some features as available for macOS. It says additional features will be rolled out gradually for Windows.\n\n| Category | Windows | macOS |\n|---|---|---|\n| Default shortcut | Alt + Space | Option + Space |\n| Launch from an icon | Taskbar or system tray | Menu bar or Dock |\n| Share on-screen context | Support for the same feature cannot be assumed | Instructions describe using both Command keys |\n| Enter text in other apps by voice | Support for the same feature cannot be assumed | Voice input and editing features are described |\n| Connect Spark to local folders | Support for the same feature cannot be assumed | Local file organization and synthesis features are described |\n\nThe operating system distinctions in this table follow the official page. Being able to use Spark on Windows does not, by itself, guarantee folder access. Check the [desktop features guide](https://gemini.google/desktop/) to distinguish the PC features actually available.\n\n## Gmail and Google Drive integration and account conditions\n\nIntegration features let you find and summarize emails and files. Google gave a project summary as an example in its launch announcement. Check that you are signed in to the account containing the material you want to use. [Google’s explanation of integration features](https://blog.google/intl/ko-kr/company-news/technology/gemini-app-now-on-windows-kr/)\n\nApp integration and Personal Intelligence have different scopes. Personal Intelligence tailors answers based on connected information. Separate eligibility and service availability conditions apply to this feature.\n\n| Condition | What to distinguish |\n|---|---|\n| Use of Personal Intelligence | Requires a personal Google account belonging to someone at least 18 years old |\n| Activity history | Must be turned on to use Personal Intelligence |\n| Workspace connection | Check the smart features setting for other Google products |\n| Work, school, or supervised accounts | Excluded from Personal Intelligence |\n| If the feature is not visible | Check the gradual rollout and supported services |\n\nThe Personal Intelligence help article does not list the desktop app as supported. The Windows launch alone therefore does not establish that all personalization features are available. Check the [Personal Intelligence eligibility guide](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16598406?hl=ko) for actual availability.\n\nWork and school accounts are subject to their organization’s Workspace conditions. Features and the level of data protection vary by license. Do not apply the personal account subscription table to them unchanged. [Organization account guide](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/14620100?hl=ko)\n\n## Subscription requirements for image and video generation\n\nImage and video generation have different subscription requirements. The table below follows the Help Center’s feature availability table for personal accounts. Age and region requirements also affect actual availability.\n\n| Feature | No Google AI subscription | Eligible paid plans |\n|---|---|---|\n| Nano Banana image generation | Available | Plus, Pro, Ultra |\n| Remake an image with Nano Banana Pro | Not available | Plus, Pro, Ultra |\n| Video generation | Not available | Plus, Pro, Ultra |\n| Gemini Spark | Not available | Pro, Ultra |\n\nThe launch announcement added a footnote to Gemini Spark and Gemini Omni. The conditions in that footnote are as follows.\n\n\u003e Google AI subscription required. Available to users at least 18 years old.\n\u003e\n\u003e Document: Google, “Meet the Gemini app on Windows”\n\nThese conditions describe the features marked by that footnote. They do not mean the entire app is paid-only and restricted to people at least 18 years old. Check the [subscription and limits Help Center](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16275805?hl=ko-KR) for the latest distinctions by feature.\n\n### Are there usage limits with a paid subscription?\n\nUsage limits also apply to paid subscriptions. The Help Center says the limits changed starting May 17, 2026. Before you reach the weekly limit, the limit refreshes every 5 hours.\n\nUsage depends on the complexity of the question, the model, the feature, and the length of the conversation. Not every question can therefore be counted the same way. To check your remaining limit, select usage limits in the Gemini web settings. [How usage is calculated and checked](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16275805?hl=ko-KR)\n\n## The difference between disconnecting an app and deleting data\n\nDisconnecting an app is not the same as deleting past Gemini activity. Previous conversations may remain even after you disconnect Gmail or Drive. Conversely, deleting Gemini activity leaves the original emails and files in place.\n\n| Action | Information that may remain separately |\n|---|---|\n| Disconnect a connected app | Existing information included in Gemini app activity |\n| Delete Gemini app activity | Data in the original service, such as Gmail or Drive |\n| Delete or edit material in the original service | Information from before the change is reflected in Gemini |\n\nKeep this distinction in mind when changing connection settings. Changes to original material may take several days to appear in Gemini. This is based on the [connected app data handling guide](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16836988?hl=ko).\n\n### Is connected information used to train AI?\n\nInformation generated during personalization may be used for training. Google distinguishes this from directly training on your entire inbox. Instead, summaries, excerpts, and inferred information used in answers may be included.\n\nThe activity history setting affects this use. Some connected data may also be reviewed by people. A short email may itself count as a summary. [Scope of training and review for connected data](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16836988?hl=ko)\n\nTurning off activity history does not immediately erase all records. Subsequent chats are retained for 72 hours to provide the service and for other purposes. If you send feedback, the related conversation may be used for improvement. This is explained in the [Privacy Hub](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961?hl=ko), updated September 24, 2026.\n\n## Common mistakes about launching the app and accessing material\n\nDo not assume that using the shortcut means Gemini has read the current document. The official guidance distinguishes opening the app from sharing on-screen context. If a request relies on material, check how that material is provided.\n\n| Common assumption | What to distinguish |\n|---|---|\n| Pressing Alt + Space automatically sends the open document | Opening the app and sharing material are separate features |\n| Installing it on Windows gives it access to all Google information | Check the account and app connection conditions separately |\n| If image generation works, video generation is also free | Subscription conditions differ by generation feature |\n| Disconnecting an app deletes past conversations | Disconnecting an app and deleting activity are separate actions |\n\nFor example, to summarize a report, you must provide the report’s contents. You can do this by uploading the file or using a permitted Drive connection. This example is a practical interpretation based on the official feature distinctions. [Windows features guide](https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko)\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Is this an AI that runs on a PC without internet access?\n\nThe official requirements include a stable internet connection. Installing the Windows app does not make it an offline AI. Check the internet connection requirement along with the other installation requirements.\n\n### Can I create images with a free account?\n\nNano Banana image generation is also available to accounts without a subscription. Remaking images with Nano Banana Pro is a paid feature. Usage and availability follow the conditions for each feature.\n\n### Do conversations carry over between Windows and mobile?\n\nConversation history and memory sync if you use the same Google account. If you sign in with a different account, you will not see the same history. Syncing does not mean every PC feature has the same level of support.\n\n### Do I have to connect every app to use Gemini?\n\nYou can use Gemini without connecting apps. Whether apps are connected affects the scope of features based on personal information. Using public web information is separate from integrating a personal account.\n\n### Do the privacy conditions for personal accounts also apply to company accounts?\n\nConditions for organization accounts vary by Workspace license. You should also check whether enterprise-grade data protection applies. Applying the training and review explanations for personal accounts across the board would be inaccurate.\n\n### Where can I check the RAM and installation space figures again?\n\nYou can check them in the Gemini app for Windows Help Center. The current document requires at least 8GB RAM. The installation space requirement is at least 200MB of available space.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gemini Windows app is a dedicated Gemini app for Windows 10 and 11. Alt + Space opens it over the screen you are working on. Gmail and Google Drive integration and generation features vary by account conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release information is based on Google’s September 10, 2026 announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#whats-different-about-gemini-for-windows\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"whats-different-about-gemini-for-windows\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat’s different about Gemini for Windows\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can now open Gemini without opening a web browser. You can request document drafts or summaries in a separate app. Google also introduced image and video generation in its launch announcement. It plans to roll out additional PC-specific features gradually. \u003ca href=\"https://blog.google/intl/ko-kr/company-news/technology/gemini-app-now-on-windows-kr/\"\u003eGoogle launch announcement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#gemini-windows-app-requirements\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"gemini-windows-app-requirements\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGemini Windows app requirements\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe app can run on Windows 10. You must also meet the memory and installation space requirements. A stable internet connection is required.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirements in the official documentation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eOperating system\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003eWindows 10 or later; the launch announcement specifies Windows 10 and 11\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eProcessor architecture\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003ex64 and ARM64\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMemory\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003eAt least 8GB RAM\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eInstallation space\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003eAt least 200MB of available disk space\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eAccount\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003eA personal Google account or a work or school account with access\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eNetwork\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Requirements in the official documentation\"\u003eA stable internet connection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe memory and space figures come from Help Center guidance with no publication date. Check that document for any changes to the requirements. (Verified values: Windows 10 or later, at least 8GB RAM, and at least 200MB of available disk space for installation; currently published requirements · Source: support.google.com · checked 2026-09-29) For work or school accounts, an administrator must allow Gemini access. \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko\"\u003eWindows app Help Center\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-install-the-gemini-windows-app\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-install-the-gemini-windows-app\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to install the Gemini Windows app\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the official installer from the Gemini desktop page. The Windows installer is named \u003ccode\u003eGeminiSetup.exe\u003c/code\u003e. After installation, sign in with a Google account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo to the \u003ca href=\"https://gemini.google/desktop/\"\u003eGemini desktop page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the Windows download and save the installer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen \u003ccode\u003eGeminiSetup.exe\u003c/code\u003e and follow the on-screen installation instructions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch Gemini from the Start menu.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSign in with the Google account you want to use.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf an update is available, a notification appears when you open the app. Use the notification’s restart option to apply the update. This procedure is described in the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko\"\u003eWindows app installation guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-use-the-gemini-windows-app-shortcut\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-use-the-gemini-windows-app-shortcut\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to use the Gemini Windows app shortcut\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe default shortcut is Alt + Space. It opens Gemini over the screen you are working on. You can change the shortcut in the app settings.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter installing the app and signing in, press Alt + Space.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter a question or writing request in the Gemini window that opens.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need a different key combination, change the shortcut in the app settings.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also launch the app from the taskbar or system tray icon. If the shortcut does not work as expected, try launching it from the icon. Then check the key combination in the Gemini settings. \u003ca href=\"https://gemini.google/desktop/\"\u003eHow to launch the desktop app\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-windows-and-macos-features\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-windows-and-macos-features\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing Windows and macOS features\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though both use the Gemini desktop app, their PC integration features differ. The official page describes some features as available for macOS. It says additional features will be rolled out gradually for Windows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWindows\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emacOS\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eDefault shortcut\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Windows\"\u003eAlt + Space\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"macOS\"\u003eOption + Space\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eLaunch from an icon\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Windows\"\u003eTaskbar or system tray\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"macOS\"\u003eMenu bar or Dock\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eShare on-screen context\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Windows\"\u003eSupport for the same feature cannot be assumed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"macOS\"\u003eInstructions describe using both Command keys\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eEnter text in other apps by voice\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Windows\"\u003eSupport for the same feature cannot be assumed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"macOS\"\u003eVoice input and editing features are described\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eConnect Spark to local folders\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Windows\"\u003eSupport for the same feature cannot be assumed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"macOS\"\u003eLocal file organization and synthesis features are described\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operating system distinctions in this table follow the official page. Being able to use Spark on Windows does not, by itself, guarantee folder access. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://gemini.google/desktop/\"\u003edesktop features guide\u003c/a\u003e to distinguish the PC features actually available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#gmail-and-google-drive-integration-and-account-conditions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"gmail-and-google-drive-integration-and-account-conditions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGmail and Google Drive integration and account conditions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegration features let you find and summarize emails and files. Google gave a project summary as an example in its launch announcement. Check that you are signed in to the account containing the material you want to use. \u003ca href=\"https://blog.google/intl/ko-kr/company-news/technology/gemini-app-now-on-windows-kr/\"\u003eGoogle’s explanation of integration features\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApp integration and Personal Intelligence have different scopes. Personal Intelligence tailors answers based on connected information. Separate eligibility and service availability conditions apply to this feature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to distinguish\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Condition\"\u003eUse of Personal Intelligence\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eRequires a personal Google account belonging to someone at least 18 years old\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Condition\"\u003eActivity history\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eMust be turned on to use Personal Intelligence\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Condition\"\u003eWorkspace connection\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eCheck the smart features setting for other Google products\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Condition\"\u003eWork, school, or supervised accounts\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eExcluded from Personal Intelligence\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Condition\"\u003eIf the feature is not visible\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eCheck the gradual rollout and supported services\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Personal Intelligence help article does not list the desktop app as supported. The Windows launch alone therefore does not establish that all personalization features are available. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16598406?hl=ko\"\u003ePersonal Intelligence eligibility guide\u003c/a\u003e for actual availability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork and school accounts are subject to their organization’s Workspace conditions. Features and the level of data protection vary by license. Do not apply the personal account subscription table to them unchanged. \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/14620100?hl=ko\"\u003eOrganization account guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#subscription-requirements-for-image-and-video-generation\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"subscription-requirements-for-image-and-video-generation\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSubscription requirements for image and video generation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage and video generation have different subscription requirements. The table below follows the Help Center’s feature availability table for personal accounts. Age and region requirements also affect actual availability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNo Google AI subscription\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligible paid plans\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eNano Banana image generation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"No Google AI subscription\"\u003eAvailable\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible paid plans\"\u003ePlus, Pro, Ultra\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eRemake an image with Nano Banana Pro\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"No Google AI subscription\"\u003eNot available\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible paid plans\"\u003ePlus, Pro, Ultra\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eVideo generation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"No Google AI subscription\"\u003eNot available\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible paid plans\"\u003ePlus, Pro, Ultra\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Feature\"\u003eGemini Spark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"No Google AI subscription\"\u003eNot available\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligible paid plans\"\u003ePro, Ultra\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe launch announcement added a footnote to Gemini Spark and Gemini Omni. The conditions in that footnote are as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoogle AI subscription required. Available to users at least 18 years old.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocument: Google, “Meet the Gemini app on Windows”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese conditions describe the features marked by that footnote. They do not mean the entire app is paid-only and restricted to people at least 18 years old. Check the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16275805?hl=ko-KR\"\u003esubscription and limits Help Center\u003c/a\u003e for the latest distinctions by feature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#are-there-usage-limits-with-a-paid-subscription\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"are-there-usage-limits-with-a-paid-subscription\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAre there usage limits with a paid subscription?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage limits also apply to paid subscriptions. The Help Center says the limits changed starting May 17, 2026. Before you reach the weekly limit, the limit refreshes every 5 hours.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage depends on the complexity of the question, the model, the feature, and the length of the conversation. Not every question can therefore be counted the same way. To check your remaining limit, select usage limits in the Gemini web settings. \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16275805?hl=ko-KR\"\u003eHow usage is calculated and checked\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-disconnecting-an-app-and-deleting-data\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-disconnecting-an-app-and-deleting-data\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between disconnecting an app and deleting data\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisconnecting an app is not the same as deleting past Gemini activity. Previous conversations may remain even after you disconnect Gmail or Drive. Conversely, deleting Gemini activity leaves the original emails and files in place.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation that may remain separately\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Action\"\u003eDisconnect a connected app\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information that may remain separately\"\u003eExisting information included in Gemini app activity\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Action\"\u003eDelete Gemini app activity\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information that may remain separately\"\u003eData in the original service, such as Gmail or Drive\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Action\"\u003eDelete or edit material in the original service\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information that may remain separately\"\u003eInformation from before the change is reflected in Gemini\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this distinction in mind when changing connection settings. Changes to original material may take several days to appear in Gemini. This is based on the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16836988?hl=ko\"\u003econnected app data handling guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-connected-information-used-to-train-ai\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-connected-information-used-to-train-ai\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs connected information used to train AI?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation generated during personalization may be used for training. Google distinguishes this from directly training on your entire inbox. Instead, summaries, excerpts, and inferred information used in answers may be included.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity history setting affects this use. Some connected data may also be reviewed by people. A short email may itself count as a summary. \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16836988?hl=ko\"\u003eScope of training and review for connected data\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning off activity history does not immediately erase all records. Subsequent chats are retained for 72 hours to provide the service and for other purposes. If you send feedback, the related conversation may be used for improvement. This is explained in the \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961?hl=ko\"\u003ePrivacy Hub\u003c/a\u003e, updated September 24, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-about-launching-the-app-and-accessing-material\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-about-launching-the-app-and-accessing-material\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon mistakes about launching the app and accessing material\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume that using the shortcut means Gemini has read the current document. The official guidance distinguishes opening the app from sharing on-screen context. If a request relies on material, check how that material is provided.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon assumption\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to distinguish\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common assumption\"\u003ePressing Alt + Space automatically sends the open document\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eOpening the app and sharing material are separate features\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common assumption\"\u003eInstalling it on Windows gives it access to all Google information\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eCheck the account and app connection conditions separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common assumption\"\u003eIf image generation works, video generation is also free\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eSubscription conditions differ by generation feature\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Common assumption\"\u003eDisconnecting an app deletes past conversations\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to distinguish\"\u003eDisconnecting an app and deleting activity are separate actions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, to summarize a report, you must provide the report’s contents. You can do this by uploading the file or using a permitted Drive connection. This example is a practical interpretation based on the official feature distinctions. \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko\"\u003eWindows features guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-this-an-ai-that-runs-on-a-pc-without-internet-access\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-this-an-ai-that-runs-on-a-pc-without-internet-access\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs this an AI that runs on a PC without internet access?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official requirements include a stable internet connection. Installing the Windows app does not make it an offline AI. Check the internet connection requirement along with the other installation requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-i-create-images-with-a-free-account\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-i-create-images-with-a-free-account\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan I create images with a free account?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNano Banana image generation is also available to accounts without a subscription. Remaking images with Nano Banana Pro is a paid feature. Usage and availability follow the conditions for each feature.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-conversations-carry-over-between-windows-and-mobile\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-conversations-carry-over-between-windows-and-mobile\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo conversations carry over between Windows and mobile?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversation history and memory sync if you use the same Google account. If you sign in with a different account, you will not see the same history. Syncing does not mean every PC feature has the same level of support.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-i-have-to-connect-every-app-to-use-gemini\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-i-have-to-connect-every-app-to-use-gemini\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo I have to connect every app to use Gemini?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use Gemini without connecting apps. Whether apps are connected affects the scope of features based on personal information. Using public web information is separate from integrating a personal account.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-the-privacy-conditions-for-personal-accounts-also-apply-to-company-accounts\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-the-privacy-conditions-for-personal-accounts-also-apply-to-company-accounts\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo the privacy conditions for personal accounts also apply to company accounts?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions for organization accounts vary by Workspace license. You should also check whether enterprise-grade data protection applies. Applying the training and review explanations for personal accounts across the board would be inaccurate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#where-can-i-check-the-ram-and-installation-space-figures-again\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"where-can-i-check-the-ram-and-installation-space-figures-again\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhere can I check the RAM and installation space figures again?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check them in the Gemini app for Windows Help Center. The current document requires at least 8GB RAM. The installation space requirement is at least 200MB of available space.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Productivity","Generative AI","Personal data protection"],"faqs":[{"question":"Can I use the Gemini app on Windows 10?","answer":"It supports Windows 10. It requires at least 8GB of RAM and at least 200MB of space for installation. A stable internet connection is also required."},{"question":"Where can I get the official Windows installer?","answer":"You can get it from Google's Gemini desktop page. The Windows installer is named GeminiSetup.exe."},{"question":"Can I change the Alt + Space shortcut?","answer":"You can change the shortcut in the Gemini app settings. You can also launch the app from the taskbar or system tray."},{"question":"Can I create both images and videos with a free account?","answer":"Nano Banana image generation is also available to accounts without a subscription. Video generation is available to Google AI Plus·Pro·Ultra subscribers. Age and region requirements and usage limits apply to individual features."},{"question":"Is Gemini Spark available on all paid plans?","answer":"The feature table for personal accounts lists it as available with Google AI Pro·Ultra. The Windows launch announcement also specifies an age requirement of at least 18 years old."},{"question":"Do I have to connect Gmail and Google Drive?","answer":"You can use Gemini without connecting any apps. Features that use connected email and files have separate connection requirements."},{"question":"Is Personal Intelligence fully supported in the Windows app too?","answer":"Full support cannot be assumed. The Personal Intelligence help page does not list the desktop app among supported apps. You need to check account eligibility and which services are actually available separately."},{"question":"If I disconnect an app, is data from previous conversations also deleted?","answer":"Disconnecting an app alone does not delete Gemini app activity. You need to check existing information separately in activity management."},{"question":"If I turn off activity history, are chats not saved at all?","answer":"Subsequent chats are still kept for 72 hours to provide the service, among other purposes. If you do not submit feedback, subsequent chats are not used to improve AI models."},{"question":"Can I use the Windows app with a work or school account?","answer":"You can use it if your account's administrator has allowed Gemini. Features and data protection terms vary depending on your organization's Workspace license."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://blog.google/intl/ko-kr/company-news/technology/gemini-app-now-on-windows-kr/","title":"Google, Now you can use the Gemini app on Windows too, September 10, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://gemini.google/desktop/","title":"Google Gemini desktop download and features by operating system","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/18263854?hl=ko","title":"Gemini Apps Help Center, Use the Gemini app for Windows","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16275805?hl=ko-KR","title":"Gemini Apps Help Center, Gemini app limits and upgrades for Google AI subscribers","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16598406?hl=ko","title":"Gemini Apps Help Center, Personalize your Gemini experience by connecting Google apps","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/16836988?hl=ko","title":"Gemini Apps Help Center, About personalization through connected apps","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/13594961?hl=ko","title":"Gemini Apps Privacy Hub, updated September 24, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://support.google.com/gemini/answer/14620100?hl=ko","title":"Gemini Apps Help Center, Use the Gemini app with a work or school Google Account","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1559,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjMxNTUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--82057357a45535b10b6d440fb19e4b565366a56b/ai-816b81c7.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"집에서 남성이 별도 키보드를 누르고 있고, 앞에 놓인 태블릿 화면에는 대화창이 열려 있다.","caption":"Windows용 Gemini의 기본 호출 단축키는 Alt + Space이며 설정에서 변경할 수 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A man presses a separate keyboard at home while a dialog window is open on the tablet in front of him.","caption":"Alt + Space opens Gemini for Windows by default, and the shortcut can be changed in settings.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"自宅で男性が外付けキーボードを押し、手前のタブレットには対話ウィンドウが開いている。","caption":"Windows版Geminiは標準でAlt + Spaceから呼び出せ、ショートカットは設定で変更できる。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre pulsa un teclado independiente en casa mientras hay una ventana de diálogo abierta en la tableta frente a él.","caption":"Alt + Space abre Gemini para Windows de forma predeterminada, y el atajo se puede cambiar en la configuración.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang pria menekan keyboard terpisah di rumah, sementara jendela dialog terbuka di tablet di depannya.","caption":"Alt + Space adalah pintasan bawaan untuk membuka Gemini di Windows dan dapat diubah melalui pengaturan.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um homem usa um teclado separado em casa, enquanto uma janela de diálogo está aberta no tablet à sua frente.","caption":"Alt + Space é o atalho padrão para abrir o Gemini no Windows e pode ser alterado nas configurações.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名男子在家按著獨立鍵盤，面前的平板電腦上開著對話視窗。","caption":"Windows 版 Gemini 預設以 Alt + Space 呼叫，也可在設定中更改快捷鍵。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Mann drückt zu Hause auf eine separate Tastatur; auf dem Tablet vor ihm ist ein Dialogfenster geöffnet.","caption":"Alt + Space öffnet Gemini für Windows standardmäßig; das Tastenkürzel lässt sich in den Einstellungen ändern.","description":null}}},{"id":1560,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjMxNjEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--7bc57168bd9ce053cf8f6d0a1fba584eb300ea80/ai-7f43b26c.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_semi","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"작업실에서 남성이 펼쳐 놓은 노트북 화면의 다채로운 풍경과 여러 변형을 살펴본다.","caption":"Nano Banana 이미지 생성은 유료 구독이 없는 계정에서도 이용할 수 있다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"An illustrator smiles at a colourful landscape and its variations on a laptop opened flat across his desk.","caption":"Nano Banana image generation is available without a paid subscription.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"イラストレーターが机に広げたノートパソコンで、色鮮やかな風景と複数のバリエーションを見る。","caption":"Nano Bananaの画像生成は、有料プランに未加入のアカウントでも利用できる。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un ilustrador sonríe ante un paisaje colorido y sus variantes en un portátil abierto sobre la mesa.","caption":"La generación de imágenes con Nano Banana está disponible sin suscripción de pago.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang ilustrator tersenyum melihat lanskap berwarna cerah dan variasinya di laptop yang terbuka di meja.","caption":"Pembuatan gambar dengan Nano Banana tersedia tanpa langganan berbayar.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Um ilustrador sorri ao ver uma paisagem colorida e suas variações em um notebook aberto sobre a mesa.","caption":"A geração de imagens com Nano Banana está disponível sem assinatura paga.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"插畫師看著攤開在桌上的筆電，螢幕顯示色彩鮮明的風景及多種變化版本。","caption":"未訂閱付費方案的帳戶也能使用 Nano Banana 生成圖片。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Illustrator lächelt beim Betrachten einer farbenfrohen Landschaft und ihrer Varianten auf einem aufgeklappten Laptop.","caption":"Die Bilderzeugung mit Nano Banana ist auch ohne kostenpflichtiges Abo verfügbar.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-09-30T00:02:23+09:00","updated_at":"2026-09-30T00:02:23+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/gemini-windows-app-2026-requirements-shortcuts"}