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Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner

Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner

PDF scan, Docs, Whiteboard

142K ratings
589 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 10 Feb 2026)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 2, 2015
  • January 9, 2026

Developer

Microsoft Corporation
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Transform images of documents and whiteboards into editable digital files. Convert scans to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel. Digitize text, save to cloud storage or your device, and organize notes.

✓Scan documents and whiteboards
✓Convert images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
✓Digitize printed or handwritten text
✓Save to OneNote, OneDrive, or local device
✓Import images from gallery
✓Scan business cards
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Microsoft Lens. Based on 142K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Accurate scanning
  • 🚀Efficient document capture
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Integrates well with Microsoft ecosystem
  • 👍Useful for students and professionals

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent document detection
  • 🐛Unreliable OneDrive integration
  • 🐛Frequent sign-in issues
  • 🐛Inability to delete local scans
  • 🐛Automatic cropping problems
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What's New in Microsoft Lens

2.106.1

January 9, 2026

Annoucing Retirement of Microsoft Lens

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Need OneDrive now

Why do I now need to download OneDrive to keep using Lens? Microsoft is trash
Zzz1626373321Zzz1626373321

Undefeated

Best scanner app since 2019 to me
Maverick17#$Maverick17#$

Used to be my favorite. Not anymore

The latest version has an extra screen to ask you to use one drive. Very annoying. I am getting rid of the app totally.
Similar screen happens to desktop versions of Office applications. Very bad user experience. They need to fire their software designers.
NikonfzNikonfz

Security settings break Lens functionality

Integration with OneDrive is awful and I can’t even sign on though the OneDrive app is running on my device. Can’t save to OneDrive, probably due to company policies that expect this integration but fail. Authenticator opens, I enter my email address, the it switches back to lens, where I click on one drive again and repeat the loop.
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microdesignsmicrodesigns

2026 Why CANCEL app!?

Microsoft, what is the alternative product that has all these scanning features built in? Are you going to add these features to OneNote or OneDrive? Especially the feature to scan handwritten notes and convert them into digital text?
JCinri33JCinri33
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes when trying to export documents

Bug

Scanning functionality stops working after updates

Bug

Inability to save scans to local storage

Bug

Repeated sign-in prompts even when logged in

Bug

Incorrect document orientation after scanning

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to adjust document borders manually

Feature

Implement default settings for file quality and save location

Feature

Improve OCR accuracy, especially for numbers and foreign characters

Feature

Add batch processing options for filters and orientation

Feature

Provide better feedback when encountering errors

Feature

FAQ

What does Microsoft Lens do?

Microsoft Lens is a mobile scanning application that allows you to capture images of documents, whiteboards, and business cards. It then enhances these images, trims them, and makes the text readable. You can convert these scans into various digital formats like PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files.

What are the key features of Microsoft Lens?

Key features include scanning documents and whiteboards, converting images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel formats, digitizing printed or handwritten text using OCR, and the ability to save scans directly to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device. It also allows importing existing images from your gallery.

Is Microsoft Lens free to use?

Yes, Microsoft Lens is a free application. The provided information indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What devices is Microsoft Lens compatible with?

While specific operating system versions are not detailed, the application is designed for mobile devices. It is available for both iOS and Android platforms, allowing users to digitize and manage documents on the go.

How can I use Microsoft Lens for productivity?

Microsoft Lens enhances productivity by allowing you to quickly scan and digitize notes, receipts, and documents. You can capture whiteboard content from meetings to keep track of action items, scan business cards to save contacts, and organize class notes or research with seamless integration into OneNote.