PhotoScan by Google Photos

PhotoScan by Google Photos

High res, glare-free scanner

84K ratings
684 reviews
#153 in free Photo & Video
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2016
  • November 21, 2022
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Digitize your cherished printed photos with your phone's camera. This app creates high-resolution, glare-free scans using an intuitive capture process. Your memories are then automatically cropped, straightened, and organized for easy sharing and searching.

Glare-free scanning
Automatic cropping
Perspective correction
Smart rotation
Fast capture flow
Google Photos integration
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What's New in PhotoScan by Google Photos

1.7

November 21, 2022

• Completely revamped look and feel to improve usability and navigation. • Support for dynamic colors (Light Mode and Dark Mode).

Charts

Top Free

📉 153-4

Photo & Video

This app dropped -4 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

So clean , so easy

i was using my notes app hack but this is wayyyy easier and wayyyy more precise and wayyyy more detailed

Brilliant

Easy to use great results

Great app

Once you get the hang of it! Works fast

Low quality

Photos come out grainy and/or blurry. Scanning system is janky and produces a bad final image.

Fantastic app!

So easy to use, helped me create photo book.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes when trying to edit/adjust corners of scanned photos

Bug

Scanned images not always properly rotated or cropped

Bug

App performance degrades when scanning large number of photos

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to add notes/captions to scanned photos

Feature

Improve corner adjustment feature

Feature

Add batch export option

Feature

Increase output image quality

Feature

FAQ

What does PhotoScan by Google Photos do?

PhotoScan by Google Photos is a mobile application that allows you to scan and save your printed photos using your phone's camera. It focuses on creating high-quality digital copies that are glare-free and automatically enhanced.

What are the key features of PhotoScan?

Key features include glare-free scanning through a step-by-step capture process, automatic cropping based on edge detection, perspective correction for straight scans, and smart rotation to keep photos oriented correctly. It also integrates with Google Photos for backup and organization.

Is PhotoScan by Google Photos free to use?

Yes, PhotoScan by Google Photos is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it entirely free to use for scanning your photos.

How does PhotoScan ensure glare-free scans?

The app uses an easy, step-by-step capture flow that guides you to take multiple pictures from different angles. This process allows the app to intelligently remove glare and create a clean, enhanced digital scan of your printed photo.

What are the benefits of using Google Photos integration?

Integrating with Google Photos allows you to back up your scanned photos, keeping them safe and easily searchable. You can also bring your scans to life with movies, filters, advanced editing controls, and share them with others by simply sending a link.