# Minecraft: Skin Scanner

> Scan hand-drawn designs to create custom Minecraft skins. (iPhone/iPad app by 57Digital Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-skin-scanner/id689204502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [57Digital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/430384237)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-skin-scanner/id689204502/reviews.md

## What is Minecraft?

Simply print one of our Minecraft skin design templates, color it in using marker pens and scan using the app.  Then, as if by magic, your drawing will transform into an actual Minecraft skin that you can upload to your Minecraft account directly from the app!

The resulting skin will look epic!  You'll get a skin that looks like it took HOURS to make manually on a PC/app.   Your design will boast cool looking shading and colour variations that you'll have designed with just the stroke of a pen.  Give it a try!

As shown at V&A London!  Trailer video: http://goo.gl/ai6mH9

== Features ==

• Amazing Skin Scanner functionality
• Two template styles available to print (standard and simplified, use AirPrint or download PDF's online for FREE here: www.minecraftskinstudio.com/scanner/template/)
• Ability to upload your skin to Minecraft.net at no extra cost (PC version)
• Pocket Edition Skin uploads require Minecraft Skin Studio (additional purchase via the App Store)
• Customize even further in Minecraft Skin Studio** by importing your design! 
• Create an amazing papercraft model from your design with Minecraft Papercraft Studio** - just hit the import button!

== Important ==
* Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB.
** Minecraft Skin Studio and Minecraft Papercraft Studio sold separately.
*** Only the PC version of Minecraft supports custom skins.  This app will not work with Pocket Edition and Xbox.

## Key features

- Amazing Skin Scanner functionality
- Printable template styles
- Upload skins to Minecraft.net
- Customize in Minecraft Skin Studio
- Create papercraft models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecraft-skin-scanner/id689204502/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken

*2024-04-28*

I remember being scared to ask my dad for this app and when I downloaded it, I never used it because it didn’t do anything.  All of those positive reviews are lies and they are trying to trick you into being disappointed.  Do not download, it’s not gonna work and it should be removed from the App Store any time now.

### 1/5 — Upload doesn’t work

*2020-03-01, version 2.0*

Creating the skin was easy, but when we upload to Minecraft we’re redirected to “We’re ssssorry we couldn’t find the page you’re looking for". Please update your upload link

### 5/5 — Good app

*2016-08-28, version 1.1*

Honestly I don't understand why people are like "MAKE IT FOR PE OMG" Minecraft wasn't originally made for the phone so if you have a problem then get PC version quit being such brats 

Also love the app

### 1/5 — This app is so crapy, I CANT EVEN!

*2016-04-21, version 1.1*

I made this perfectly good skin and when it came out from scanning it was complete CRAP! If I could put in pictures oh boy I would just to warn the new comers...!

### 2/5 — Ya didn't think of everything

*2016-01-07, version 1.1*

The app is very specific, tells you what to do but you forgot about those people with phones, or iPods that have only one the inside camera so the app is useless to me I printed the sheet, I bought the $4 app and I finished the skin but when I scanned it the screen just went gray. Please update this app, And people I higher recommend to not get this app if you have a inner camera.

### 1/5 — Terrible, get tired of holding the phone

*2015-12-26, version 1.1*

This app is terrible at scanning my skin creations. I have to hold the phone for 20 mins just to get a low quality skin.

### 2/5 — Super fun to make, but...

*2015-12-19, version 1.1*

I printed it with the non-simplified kind (because that's what I'm used to.) When I was done I lit it in a well-lit room with the phone light on. I did color in the lines, but it just turned into a blur of color.

### 4/5 — Good App Overall, But one fix is needed.

*2015-09-25, version 1.1*

I love it. However please make an add to photo library option since mcpe now supports custom skins.

### 1/5 — Tough Love

*2015-07-27, version 1.1*

I think it's a great app. It has some problems though.
1. You can't get a picture in the right format to upload to Minecraft pe. You have to buy a $4 app just to download the skin even though other apps do the same thing and better.
2. The shading doesn't quite work right. Even the white part has some color, why?!
This app is pretty good still, if you have $4.

### 2/5 — My mistake

*2015-07-25, version 1.1*

I got this app and was really excited to use it. I printed out the template and everything when I was finally done I realized I could not upload it to minecraft pe. Please fix this then I will rate it with 5 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about Minecraft

### What does the Minecraft: Skin Scanner app do?

This app allows you to turn your hand-drawn Minecraft skin designs into actual in-game skins. You print a template, color it in, and then scan it with the app. The app then transforms your drawing into a digital skin that can be uploaded to your Minecraft account.

### How do I create a custom skin with this app?

First, print one of the provided skin design templates. Color in the template using marker pens. Then, use the app to scan your colored design. The app will convert your drawing into a Minecraft skin that you can upload.

### Can I upload skins to all versions of Minecraft?

The app allows direct uploads to Minecraft.net for the PC version at no extra cost. For Pocket Edition skin uploads, an additional purchase of Minecraft Skin Studio is required. This app does not support custom skins for Pocket Edition or Xbox versions.

### Are there any additional costs involved?

The app itself is free to download and use for scanning and uploading to the PC version of Minecraft. However, uploading skins to Pocket Edition requires purchasing Minecraft Skin Studio separately. Creating papercraft models also requires Minecraft Papercraft Studio, which is sold separately.

### What are the benefits of using this app for skin creation?

This app offers a unique way to create highly detailed skins that look professionally made, even from simple drawings. Your designs will feature shading and color variations that would typically take significant time to create manually on a computer.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-01-25

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

• New SUPER FAST server
• Fresh UI
• Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2013-09-13

- Improved skin recognition
- Added the ability to toggle camera torch on and off (iPhone only) 
- Reduced download size

### 1.0 — 2013-08-21

No release notes.

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