Feature Request
Please include an option to add a background color and border to the captured object.
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Capture and save anything around you, from objects to documents. Extract text from images and export scans as searchable PDFs. This app prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and no data collection.
✓Scan objects, people, animals, plants, books, documents, text, and art
✓Capture books and documents with original images and embedded text
✓Save scans as searchable and selectable single- or multi-page PDFs
✓Extract and copy text from images
✓Export scans via Airdrop, text, or save to photo library/folders
✓On-device processing for enhanced privacy
✓No account or internet access required
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What's New in Scan Thing
2021.1.1
March 27, 2021
Library Mode Enhancements: - Support for opening multiple images from your photo library. - Support for opening PDF documents or "photo documents". - Support for scanning multiple photo-library images, extracting the text, and creating a PDF document. Zoom Support for the Library and Files modes: - You can now toggle pinch-to-zoom on and off when viewing an image opened from your photo library or files. - You can also choose to have zooming enabled by default (see Settings -> Library and Files Mode Settings -> Zoom Enabled By Default). - Note: when zoom is enabled by default, drawing the selection rectangle requires a slightly longer press. Quick Actions: A long press on the app icon will produce a menu of quick actions (Scan an Object, Scan Text, or Scan a Document). Share Extension: - You can now send an image, a PDF document, or a URL (that points to an image or document) directly to Scan Thing. - In Safari, long press an image, choose "Share", and select "Scan Thing". - Everywhere else, tap the "Share" button or long press the image or document. - Note: if you don't see "Scan Thing" among the extensions in your share sheet, swipe over to the right, select "More", select "Edit", and move "Scan Thing" further up your list of supported extensions.
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What is Scan Thing: For Institutions?
Scan Thing: For Institutions is a productivity app designed for schools and businesses. It allows users to scan objects, documents, and text, with features like searchable PDF creation and text extraction.
How much does Scan Thing: For Institutions cost?
Scan Thing: For Institutions is available for a one-time purchase of $8.99. It does not have any subscriptions or advertisements.
Is Scan Thing: For Institutions suitable for all ages?
Yes, Scan Thing: For Institutions has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users. It is designed for institutional use.
Does Scan Thing: For Institutions require an internet connection?
No, Scan Thing: For Institutions does not require internet access. All processing happens on your device, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.
How does Scan Thing: For Institutions handle user privacy?
The app prioritizes privacy by collecting no data whatsoever and not using any third-party code. All scans and processing remain on the user's device.
What devices support Scan Thing: For Institutions?
Scan Thing: For Institutions is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for Apple's mobile ecosystem.
How often is Scan Thing: For Institutions updated?
The latest version of Scan Thing: For Institutions was released on March 27, 2021, with version number 2021.1.1. The app was initially released on January 26, 2021.
What makes Scan Thing: For Institutions different from Scan Thing: Scan Anything?
Scan Thing: For Institutions is functionally the same but is intended for institutions using Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager, which require a paid-up-front model instead of in-app purchases.
