Gemini can import memories

Gemini offers two distinct import paths: an “Import Memory” copy‑and‑paste flow that gives Gemini a summarized profile of a user’s preferences, and a separate “Import Chat History” upload for bulk conversation threads, both documented on Google’s product blog. Chat history uploads must be ZIP files and Gemini accepts imports up to 5 GB per ZIP; the platform explicitly excludes images and project attachments from chat imports and will mark imported threads with a special “imported” icon in the Chats panel. Google’s settings let users delete an entire imported batch by removing the specific import entry, and re‑uploading the same ZIP will add new conversations and can overwrite previously imported content; 9to5 reports Google allows up to five ZIP uploads per day. The suggested import prompt Google provides asks other AI apps to output structured sections — demographics, interests & preferences, relationships, dated events/projects, and explicit instructions — and to avoid first‑ or second‑person pronouns so Gemini can ingest a neutral summary. Google began rolling the features out on March 26, 2026 for consumer accounts, and some coverage notes the import option is initially unavailable in the EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Google says Gemini’s “Personal Intelligence” can combine imported memories with permitted data from Gmail, Photos and Search to surface personalized insights in chats when a user grants those accesses. The launch follows a recent similar move by Anthropic to ease switching to Claude and is being framed by outlets as a tactical play to lower the barrier for users to migrate away from ChatGPT and other rivals.