Artificial intelligence tools are advancing rapidly. Today, there are tools for almost every task on the work front, from writing code to designing. Google introduced its Google AI Studio in 2023 alongside its Gemini Pro API. Google AI Studio is considered to be one of the most powerful AI platforms that can boost productivity for creators, developers and regular users. Google AI Studio is built on the lines of the Gemini AI family of models, one can use it to chat with AI, get real-time responses, generate images, audio or videos, or even create fully functional apps. And, all this can be done in one place. Many of us have heard about it, but are yet to try it. Here is a short guide that will help you understand Google Studio – its core features, settings, and use cases. What is Google AI Studio?Firstly, to understand Google AI studio, you can think of it as Google all-in-one playground to experiment with AI. Be it conceptualising ideas, generating images, test video creation, or embedding Gemini into apps, Google AI Studio is a platform that is designed to make each of these processes easy to follow and intuitive. Also Read | Is Grok 4 the smartest AI model yet? Why Elon Musk’s new model is winning praiseThere are four main pillars of Google AI Studio – Chat which is conversing with Gemini AI; Stream meaning real-time AI interactions; Generate Media which is creating images, videos from text; and Build which stands for developing apps and websites with AI integration. Here’s a breakdown of each of these features.Chat: Google’s version of ChatGPTThis is the part where most people start using the AI studio. Similar to ChatGPT, users can simply type a question or prompt and Gemini generates a response. For example: “How do I cook frozen chicken?” – Gemini will offer step-by-step cooking instructions. Similarly for a prompt “Give me 10 clickbait article headlines about losing weight instantly,” the chatbot will instantly output a list of catchy headlines. Chat in Google AI Studio is more versatile as it has multi-modal input meaning you can upload files (docs or images) and ask for summaries; record audio commands; paste YouTube links to get instant video summaries; it also has the URL context feature that allows you to get concise summaries of articles by simply pasting the URL. This essentially makes Gemini more than a text chatbot. It can be your ultimate productivity hub for summarisation, idea generation, and knowledge extraction.Stream, for real-time AI helpThis has to be one of Google AI Studio’s most innovative features. Users no longer need to wait for an entire response, instead they can see Gemini generating answers live word by word offering a natural conversational feel. This can be great while writing scripts, tutorials, or stories; or while using screen share for live assistance; asking for help with software like website builders, video, editors or coding tools. Story continues below this adAlso Read | 7 free Google AI courses: Master LLMs, ML, and more in under an hourAdditionally, with Gemini Live, users can talk to AI using the microphone on the device, share their webcam, or stream desktop. This is like getting step-by-step guidance on setting up an email account, editing video footage, or running a social media campaign as the AI explains the same in real time. All of this makes the AI studio your virtual co-pilot for hands-on task. Generate images and videos with GeminiThe Generate Media tab is where you can test Gemini’s creative side. This allows users to transform their descriptive prompts into images or videos. You can create high-resolution fantasy images with Gemini. Example prompt: “A mystical staff crowned with a crystal orb swirling with galaxies, floating above an enchanted stone pedestal.” Gemini output.Users can adjust aspect ratios, pick models like Image 3.0, Imagen, Veo and download output. Video generationStory continues below this adWith Google Veo 2, you can create short video clips. Prompts like, “A baby bear sitting next to an ice cream cart,” can instantly generate realistic videos with rich details. Below is the output.https://images.indianexpress.com/2025/08/Generated-File-August-30-2025-12_53PM.mp4The output options include aspect ratio (16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok), resolution, frame rate, and even negative prompts (to exclude unwanted elements). Although Veo 2 does not support audio, Veo 3 which will roll out soon will have sound capabilities allowing users to make even more immersive videos.Build: To generate full AppsThe Build tab in Google AI studio allows the creation of working applications and websites powered by Gemini. You can create chatbots that can double up as agents to handle customer queries, generate websites, or even tools that can be deployed on live URL via Google Cloud Run. The feature lets users preview, hide code, or export the app. Setting up on your own domain may be harder than with tools like Hostinger Horizons or 10Web, however, it is still great for quickly testing ideas.Story continues below this adKey settings you should know:SettingWhat it DoesModel choiceChoose Gemini 2.5 Pro (best for reasoning) or 2.5 Flash (faster, lightweight).TemperatureControls creativity — higher values = more imaginative outputs.Top-P samplingAdjusts the diversity of responses.Thinking mode & budgetDetermines how deeply the AI reasons before answering.ToolsEnable Google Search grounding, structured outputs (for developers), or URL context fetching.Stop sequenceDefine specific characters/strings where the AI should stop generating.Media optionsAdjust resolution, aspect ratio, voice (for audio), and emotion-aware dialogue in Gemini Live.For media, you can tweak resolution, aspect ratio, voice (in audio outputs), and even emotion-aware dialogue modes in Gemini Live.StrengthsLimitationsMulti-modal input (text, audio, images, links).Google Veo 3 (latest video model) not yet fully integrated.Real-time AI with screen share and webcam.Custom domain setup for Build apps is more complex than competitors.High-quality image/video generation.Quick app building with deployable outputs.Despite some limitations, Google AI Studio remains one of the most accessible entry points into Gemini AI. It is great for students, creators, developers, or anyone curious about what modern AI can do.Think of it like in just a few minutes, you can chat with Gemini, share your screen for live problem-solving, create stunning images, and even publish working web apps. Whether you’re brainstorming content ideas, testing AI-powered workflows, or experimenting with app development, Google AI Studio is a versatile tool that combines creativity and productivity.