By skyforbes 
7 Google AI Tools You Won’t Believe Are Free!
Imagine logging into your Google account, opening a blank tab, and realizing that Google has quietly released AI tools that can build apps, analyze your website, generate videos, do your research, and even create full social media campaigns. Most people don’t even know these tools exist.
While everyone else is busy arguing about which AI model is the best, Google has been quietly rolling out powerful tools that can automate your workflows, bring your ideas to life, and save you hours every single week.
If you’re ready to tap into the hidden side of Google’s AI ecosystem, here are seven tools that can help you work smarter and faster than ever before.
1. Opal: Build Apps Just by Describing Them
Checkout: https://opal.google
Most no-code platforms say they can build apps from plain text, but Opal actually does it. You just type what you want, and it creates a complete app flow for you. That includes user inputs, AI steps, prompts, and the final output.
For example, try something like, “Build a meal-prepping app that takes the number of people, dietary preferences, and meals per week.” In about twenty seconds, Opal builds the entire app. Inputs. Logic. Output formatting. Everything.
You can edit the workflow visually, add new inputs, change the model (Gemini for text, image models for visuals), and share it instantly with a public link.
What it helps you with:
- Build usable apps without touching code
- Prototype ideas in minutes
- Generate functional workflows from natural language
- Share apps publicly with one link
If you want to build fast, Opal is the easiest way to turn ideas into working software.
2. Google AI Studio (Build / Vibe Code): Create Real AI Apps and Deploy Them to Google Cloud
Checkout: https://aistudio.google.com
Google AI Studio is the developer-grade version of Opal. Instead of building tiny apps for fun, AI Studio helps you build apps you can actually deploy, scale, and monetize.
Its Build interface, often called Vibe Coding, lets you instruct Gemini to generate complete voice apps, chat apps, agents, and logic-driven utilities. You describe what you want, and Gemini writes the app behavior.
You can test everything inside the browser and deploy directly to Google Cloud with one click.
What it helps you with:
- Build production-ready AI apps
- Create voice experiences and custom agents
- Deploy instantly to Google Cloud
- Build sellable or monetizable tools
Opal is for fun and speed. AI Studio is for builders who want to ship real products.
3. NotebookLM: AI Research Assistant That Summarizes, Synthesizes, and Now Creates Videos
Checkout: https://notebooklm.google
NotebookLM is one of Google’s most underrated tools. You can upload your files, paste in URLs, or even import YouTube videos. NotebookLM reads all of it, understands the content, and lets you have a conversation with your research.
Here’s the interesting part. The new Video Overview feature allows NotebookLM to generate full explainer videos based entirely on the sources you upload. It creates a narrated summary that feels like a polished educational video.
You can also customize each notebook with specific instructions. For example, you might say, “Prioritize insights from this YouTube video but use the other files as supporting material,” and it will follow your guidance.
What it helps you with:
- Summaries of long files and websites
- Deep research across multiple sources
- AI-generated video explainers
- Structured notes, insights, and guides
If you’re into content creation, studying, planning, or research, NotebookLM is easily one of the most powerful free tools Google has to offer right now.
4. Gemini Canvas: Turn Long Documents Into Beautiful Presentations Automatically
Checkout: https://gemini.google.com
Inside Gemini, Canvas is your creative workspace. You can upload a long document, paste in a business plan, or drop in a big block of text. Ask Gemini to turn it into a presentation, and it will generate a clean, visually appealing slide deck.
It takes care of everything from section breakdowns and layout design to images, color schemes, and formatting. Once you’re happy with it, you can export the entire presentation directly to Google Slides.
Gemini also lets you set personalized instructions. You can define your preferred writing style, tone, formatting, and more. It remembers your choices and applies them to future tasks.
What it helps you with:
- Convert documents into slides automatically
- Rewrite and restructure long content
- Generate clean business or academic presentations
- Personalize the assistant to your workflow
This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to turn raw content into a polished, ready-to-share presentation.
5. YouTube AI Video Summaries: Preview Any Video Without Watching It
Access: Inside YouTube (Experimental Feature)
YouTube has quietly started adding AI-powered summaries under select videos. When this feature is available, you’ll see a short AI-generated breakdown that tells you what the video is about, helping you decide if it’s worth watching.
These summaries only appear on some videos, depending on your region and account eligibility. Still, when you do see them, they’re one of the simplest yet most helpful AI features on the platform.
What it helps you with:
- Understand video topics instantly
- Save time while browsing
- Decide faster whether to watch something
This feature could soon become a standard part of the YouTube experience, making it easier than ever to preview content before clicking play.
6. Pomelli: Your Website → A Complete Social Media Campaign
Checkout: Pomelli by Google Labs
Pomelli is a brand analysis and marketing tool inside Google Labs. Paste your website URL, and Pomelli extracts your brand identity automatically.
It reads your fonts, colors, copy, tone, images, and positioning, then builds your “Business DNA.” Based on that, it generates full social media campaigns with ready-to-use posts that match your brand.
This includes graphics, captions, hooks, and templates. All generated from your website.
What it helps you with:
- Automatically analyze your branding
- Create ready-to-publish social posts
- Generate campaigns for promotions or launches
- Maintain brand consistency across platforms
If you run a business but have no time to create content, Pomelli is an instant boost.
7. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview TTS: Studio-Quality AI Voices With Multi-Speaker Scripts
Checkout: https://aistudio.google.com
Most high-quality text-to-speech tools usually come with a price tag. But Google’s new TTS model is not only free, it’s also surprisingly impressive.
Inside AI Studio, you can select Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview TTS. Just write your script, include multiple speakers if needed, add tone instructions, adjust the voices, and it will generate natural, expressive audio.
You can instantly download the audio file and use it anywhere you like.
What it helps you with:
- Multi-speaker conversations
- Commercial-ready narration
- Voiceover generation for videos
- Audio content creation without gear
It’s a great alternative to many paid TTS tools and can easily replace subscriptions that creators often rely on.
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Conclusion: Google Is Quietly Winning the AI Race
These seven tools aren’t just cool features. They’re part of a full ecosystem. A complete AI stack that lets you build apps, create content, speed up your research, and automate your workflow without spending anything.
If you’ve only been using Gemini for chatting, then you’ve barely scratched the surface of what Google has actually built.
Pick one tool and give it a try today. Build a quick app in Opal. Turn a document into slides using Canvas. Create a full social media campaign with Pomelli. Try out a voiceover in AI Studio.
Once you use even one of these tools, you’ll see just how powerful and useful they really are.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these Google AI tools actually free to use?
Yes. All seven tools are free. AI Studio has free usage limits, but everything demonstrated in the article can be used without paying. - Do I need technical skills to use these tools?
No. Tools like Opal, Canvas, Pomelli, and NotebookLM work through simple prompts and natural language, so anyone can use them. - Can these tools replace paid platforms like ChatGPT or Canva?
In many cases, yes. Google’s free tools can help you build apps, generate presentations, handle research, create content, and even produce high-quality voiceovers. - Is it safe to upload my documents or website links to these tools?
Yes. Google uses strong privacy and security standards, but it is still best to avoid uploading very sensitive or confidential information. - Which tool is the best starting point for beginners?
Opal is the easiest to start with. It shows what Google’s AI can do instantly. If you’re doing research, begin with NotebookLM. For content creation, Canvas or Pomelli is a great first step.
Final Thoughts
Google hasn’t made a lot of noise about these AI tools. Instead, they quietly rolled out a powerful collection of resources that can completely change the way you work, create, and build. And the best part is that they are all completely free.
These tools are more than just cool experiments. They are part of a full AI ecosystem designed to help you save time, boost productivity, and bring your ideas to life with ease. Whether you are building functional apps in Opal, researching smarter with NotebookLM, designing polished presentations in Canvas, or creating branded content with Pomelli and Gemini TTS, there is something here for everyone.
Try just one of these tools and you will see the impact right away. Use a few together and you can build, automate, and scale faster than ever. Most people don’t even know these tools exist, which gives you a real advantage.
They are free, they are powerful, and they are ready for you to use today.