Microsoft Lens (formerly Office Lens) trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable.
You can use Microsoft Lens to convert images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files, digitize printed or handwritten text, and save to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device. You can even import images that are already on your device using Gallery.
PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
• Scan and upload all your notes, receipts, and documents
• Capture whiteboard at end of the meeting to keep those action items on track
• Scan printed text or handwritten meeting notes to edit and share later
• Keep your business networking contacts handy by scanning business cards and saving them to your contact list
• Choose to save as PDF, Image, Word or PowerPoint formats into OneNote, OneDrive, or local device as location
PRODUCTIVITY AT SCHOOL
• Scan classroom handouts and annotate them in Word and OneNote
• Scan handwritten notes to digitize and edit later (works with English only)
• Take a picture of the whiteboard or blackboard to reference later, even if you're offline
• Keep class notes and your own research organized with the seamless integration with OneNote
Join the beta program at this link to get an early preview of the next version of Microsoft Lens and help make it better by providing us feedback: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aRahHf00
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Summary of user reviews
Positive highlights
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This app hasExcellent document and image capture capabilities
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This app hasUseful for scanning receipts, whiteboards, and other documents
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This app hasSeamless integration with OneDrive and other cloud storage
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This app hasAccurate edge detection and perspective correction
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This app hasVariety of filters and editing options to enhance scans
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This app hasFast and efficient scanning process
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This app hasAbility to save scans as PDF or image files
Negative highlights
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This app hasIssues with focus and image quality when scanning small items like business cards
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This app hasInconsistent login and authentication process for cloud storage
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This app hasProblems with accurately capturing numbers and fractions, especially in recipes
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This app hasAutomatic cropping and orientation adjustments not always accurate
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This app hasLack of customization options for default settings and file organization
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This app hasOccasional bugs and crashes, especially with newer versions of the app
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This app hasLimited local storage options and difficulty deleting scans
It’s a fantastic app for scanning and storing. Its ability to trim the documents against the background is awesome. I use it almost everyday. The only complaint is I can’t search through the file names I saved the scans in iPhone. That would be awesome. Please add that feature.