Skip to main content

"Open with Kami" button in Google Apps

Opening files from Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides into the Kami App using the Open with Kami button

Updated this week

What is the 'Open with Kami' button?

The Open with Kami button (available in Google Apps, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides) lets you open your files directly in Kami with one click.

Google Docs

Google Slides

Google Sheets


When should I use the 'Open with Kami' button?

The Open with Kami button creates new opportunities for creation and collaboration. Whether you're looking to turn existing Google App materials into a Kami assignment or want to access the Kami suite of tools, using the Open with Kami button will help you to elevate any teaching resource.

I don't see a Kami button in my Google tools. How do I get it to appear?

Ensure that the Kami extension is installed in your Chrome browser and up to date.

  1. Right-click the Kami extension button in your Chrome browser, then select Manage Extension.

  2. In the Extensions view, click Update in the top left corner.

  3. Refresh your Google Apps to see the Kami button.


How to hide the "Open with Kami" button from your Google Apps

To hide the "Open with Kami" button in your Google files, follow these steps:

  1. In Kami, select your Profile.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Scroll down to the Settings section and check the box next to the "Hide 'Open with Kami' button in Google Apps".

By changing your settings this way, you will only hide the button for your account and not student accounts on your license. If you want to hide the button for your class, take them through this process so they can turn it off individually.

To hide the button for your whole school domain, please request your school's technology admin to email us at support@kamiapp.com.


Optional: Convert files when you “Open with Kami”

Opening your Google Apps files in Kami with the "Convert non-PDF file" feature means the original file will be saved as a new version, separate from the version you'll edit in Kami. In a nutshell, the new copy acts as a backup in Google Drive that you can fall back on if you prefer it over the edited version(s).

How to turn on "Convert non-PDF file":

1. Go to your Kami Profile in the top right-hand corner.

2. Click Settings, then scroll down to the Beta Features.

3. Click + On for the Convert non-PDF file.


If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at support@kamiapp.com or book training with one of our Teacher Success Champions.

Did this answer your question?