# Scan Thing: For Institutions

> Scan objects, documents, and text for easy capture, search, and export. (iPhone/iPad app by Block, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-thing-for-institutions/id1550310145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Block, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335393791)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 212 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-thing-for-institutions/id1550310145/reviews.md

## What is Scan Thing?

*Note: Scan Thing: For Institutions is functionally the same as Scan Thing: Scan Anything. However, it is intended for schools and businesses who use Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager as those tools do not support in-app purchases and require a paid-up-front model. To try Scan Thing for free, download Scan Thing: Scan Anything instead.*

Scan anything: objects, people, animals, plants, books, documents, text, and art. Scan Thing: For Institutions is the quickest and easiest way to capture and save anything around you.

Capture books and documents with the original images intact and the text embedded. Save your scan as a single- or multi-page PDF with all its text fully searchable and selectable.

Just the text? Frame a page, a document, a sign, or a receipt. Tap to extract the text. Tap again to copy it to the clipboard.

Export is easy. Share via Airdrop or text. Save to your photo library or a folder of your choice. Or copy your scan to other apps.

No nonsense. Just the app. You don't need an account to use Scan Thing. You don't need internet access. Your scans never leave your device and all processing happens on your device. Because your privacy is important (not to mention none of our business), we collect no data whatsoever and we don't use any third-party code. Your privacy is yours, and we think it should stay that way.

You can get Scan Thing: For Institutions for a one-time purchase. No subscriptions. No adds. No shenanigans.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-thing-for-institutions/id1550310145/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Feature Request

*2021-11-16, version 2021.1.1*

Please include an option to add a background color and border to the captured object.

## Frequently asked questions about Scan Thing

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2021.1.1 — 2021-03-27

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.

### 2021.1.0.9 — 2021-02-11

New features:
- By popular request, three brand-new icons.

Bug fixes:
- A bug that caused pages scanned in the landscape orientation on iPhones to lose their aspect ratio is no more.

### 2021.1.0.8 — 2021-02-10

New Features: 
- Added support for the front-facing camera. You can now extract the background from selfies. 
- Added flash support.

### 2021.1.0.7 — 2021-02-02

Fixed:
- An issue where saved images appeared smaller than they should have.
- Scanned objects now rotate correctly on iPhones.

New Features:
- Auto-cropping of transparent pixels. This setting is off by default and can be found under Settings > Image Export Settings.
- After selecting an image from your photo library or files, you can toggle between object and text mode, and drag to select the portion of the image you want to scan. (Note that opening PDF documents for text extraction will be supported in the next release.)
- Dragging and dropping an image on iPads now also offers you the ability to choose your scanning mode and select the portion of the image you want to scan.

### 1.0.6 — 2021-01-26

No release notes.

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