You can now get Gemini to generate downloadable files directly in chat

Gemini has received a few updates recently, like the expansion of Personal Intelligence. Without mentioning a single word, it appears Google has quietly rolled out another update. And this is a change that seems to have a lot of users excited.

On Reddit (via PiunikaWeb), Gemini users have noticed that the chatbot can now generate and package downloadable files directly in the conversation. It appears to be capable of generating a wide range of file formats, including Word documents, HTML, PDFs, XML, Java, and more. However, there are some file types it can’t produce. For example, one commenter mentions that it can’t generate transparent PNGs.

This is a big deal as it changes how you can extract information from the chatbot. Instead of having to copy and paste broken formatting text, you can just ask Gemini to neatly pack its results into a PDF or some other type of file. If you’re using Google’s AI for something like vibe coding, the feature should save you some time.

Before you get too excited, some commenters point out that there are some issues to be aware of. It appears that the web app crashed for one user who tried using the feature. Another says that the feature doesn’t work for them, regardless of whether they’re using the mobile or web app.