# Clean Scan

> Mobile scanner app for clear document and whiteboard image capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Schabanel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-scan/id995830264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas Schabanel](https://appshunter.io/developer/921388673)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-scan/id995830264/reviews.md

## What is Clean Scan?

This application produces in real-time crystal-clear images of any text document, white board, black boards and slides by taking pictures with the iPhone, iPod or iPad camera.

Our all-new magic filter gets rid of any background and shadows over the document, to produce a clear white background with crisp and contrasted characters and an unmatched readability and printability. Our filter is particularly efficient in difficult light conditions, and is specifically optimized for shooting white and black boards.

Our software is equipped with automatic rectangle detection to correct perspective and crop the image appropriately.

The images are automatically saved in the Photo Library for later use.  

Images can be easily time-stamped.

Features:
• Scan any document with the iPhone, iPod and iPad camera
• Super fast all-automatic real time filter
• Our all-new filter produces perfectly crisp documents with optimal white background, even in difficult light conditions
• Filter specially optimized for shooting white board, black board and slides sessions 
• Automatic and live adjustable perspective correction
• Save filtered images and import them later for perspective correction
• Automatic fit the right paper size: A4, Letter, Business card,...
• Resulting pictures are automatically saved into the Photo Library for later use
• Can apply filter to any image from the Photo Library
• Straightforward easy-to-use interface
• Optional picture timestamp
• Zoom and exposure control

Optimized for iPhone, iPad and iPod with iOS 8.0 or more recent

## Key features

- Real-time document scanning
- Magic filter for background/shadow removal
- Automatic perspective correction
- Optimized for whiteboards and slides
- Save to Photo Library
- Easy-to-use interface


## Frequently asked questions about Clean Scan

### What devices is Clean Scan compatible with?

Clean Scan is optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices running iOS 8.0 or more recent. This ensures a smooth and efficient scanning experience across these Apple platforms.

### How does Clean Scan improve image quality?

Clean Scan utilizes a 'magic filter' that removes backgrounds and shadows, creating a clear white background with crisp, contrasted characters for unmatched readability and printability. This is especially effective in difficult lighting conditions.

### Does Clean Scan offer automatic features?

Yes, Clean Scan includes automatic rectangle detection for perspective correction and cropping. It also automatically fits the image to common paper sizes like A4 and Letter, and saves resulting pictures to your Photo Library.

### Can I use Clean Scan on existing photos?

Yes, Clean Scan allows you to apply its powerful filter to any existing image from your Photo Library. This means you can enhance previously taken photos of documents or whiteboards.

### Is Clean Scan free to use?

Clean Scan is available for free, with no in-app purchases or advertisements. This allows users to fully utilize all its features without any cost or interruptions.

### How often is Clean Scan updated?

The latest version of Clean Scan is 1.0.5, which was last updated on December 17, 2015. While updates have been infrequent, the app's core functionality remains robust for its intended purpose.

### What is the age rating for Clean Scan?

Clean Scan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. Its straightforward interface and simple functionality are designed for ease of use.

### What kind of documents can Clean Scan capture?

Clean Scan can capture images of any text document, whiteboard, blackboard, or slide. Its real-time filter is designed to produce crystal-clear images regardless of the source material.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2015-12-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Instantaneous start up: no more setup phase
• Time stamp by default

### 1.0.4 — 2015-11-10

Upgrade highly recommended:
• Bug fixed which forced the app to quit unexpectedly
• iOS 9 optimization

### 1.0.3 — 2015-07-24

• Improved interface
• Various bugs fixed
• Now, Clean Scan filter is not applied twice when importing an image already "clean scanned"

### 1.0.2 — 2015-07-13

• Improved Interface

### 1.0.1 — 2015-07-09

No release notes.

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All apps by Nicolas Schabanel: https://appshunter.io/developer/921388673

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