# Text Scanner：Photo to PDF — Extract Text with OCR

> Mobile scanner and OCR app for document conversion, text extraction, and translation. (iPhone/iPad app by 圣 朱.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scannerphoto-to-pdf/id1463944919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [圣 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480627655)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 107 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2019-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scannerphoto-to-pdf/id1463944919/reviews.md

## What is Text Scanner：Photo to PDF?

Document scanning, contract multi-page scanning, PDF conversion, OCR text recognition, photo translation, form recognition, ticket recognition and other functions can be implemented on the mobile phone, making image-to-text recognition easier and more convenient.

【File Scanning】
* Automatic trimming: 360-degree shooting, automatically remove the cluttered background, and quickly generate high-definition pictures or PDF files;
* High-definition scanning: You can manually adjust the image parameters, generate high-definition document scans very quickly, save paperless files, and choose from a variety of document colors;
* Multi-page scanning: Support batch continuous scanning, without waiting, you can directly generate a PDF from multiple scans, share and save freely.

【PDF Converter】
* Can convert PDF to Wrod, PPT, Excel, picture
* Can convert PDF files into long images for sharing

【PDF editing】
*Electronic signature: You can add a handwritten signature after the document is scanned, and set the size of the signature
*Add watermark: custom watermark, it is safer to add anti-theft watermark to ID card and confidential documents
* File Merge: Merge two or more files to automatically generate PDF documents

【Text Recognition】
*Intelligent OCR text recognition, the mobile phone takes paper documents, and instantly generates high-definition text;
*The text recognition in the picture can be exported as Text text that can be edited, copied, saved or shared.
*Support handwritten text recognition, also supports printed text recognition

【Photo Translation】
*It can directly translate the text in the picture, and can recognize and translate Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and other languages.

【Form Recognition】
*Support table recognition, easily convert the table on the picture to Excel, and have a powerful table conversion ability.

【ID scanning】
*ID card scanning: supports scanning of a variety of documents, can perfectly identify ID cards, bank cards, business licenses, passports, driver's licenses, driving licenses, etc., scan security encryption, no need to worry about privacy leakage;
*More function support: business card recognition, receipt recognition, travel reimbursement artifact.
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【Automatic renewal terms】
There are three subscription options for premium accounts:
Weekly Member: $ 9.99/week
Quarterly membership: $ 19.99
Yearly Member: $ 29.99

●Privacy Policy: http://static.rhinoxskw.com/html/privacy/scan_en.html?appName=Text Scanner
●Membership payment agreement: https://static.rhinoxskw.com/html/paymentagreement/general_en.html

## Key features

- Automatic document trimming
- High-definition scanning
- Multi-page PDF creation
- PDF to Word/Excel/PPT conversion
- Electronic signature and watermark
- Intelligent OCR text recognition
- Photo translation for multiple languages
- Form and ID card recognition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 讯飞 | $18.99 | per year |
| Weekly Membership Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 手机扫描王年会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Member | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18元每日送20次 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 68元高级VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10 T-card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 T-card | $12.99 | one-time |
| 50 T-card | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100 T-card | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scannerphoto-to-pdf/id1463944919/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 期待

*2019-12-05*

超级赞，我的很多资料，书籍都是通过扫描再打印出来给学生做的，比自己一个字一个字打要快多了，而且扫描的效果很棒，推荐给了很多同事。

### 5/5 — 使用感受很好，非常喜欢的软件

*2019-10-19*

超级好用啊.感觉以前办公都白干了.才知道有这么好用的软件.真心棒

### 5/5 — 软件很神奇

*2019-10-17*

朋友推荐、因为不在一个城市。需要证件的时候每次用手机拍照不是有反光就是因为像素问题拍摄不清楚。现在全解决了、扫描非常清晰

### 5/5 — 优秀

*2019-10-17*

朋友推荐、因为不在一个城市.需要证件的时候每次用手机拍照不是有反光就是因为像素问题拍摄不清楚.现在全解决了、扫描非常清晰

### 5/5 — 很好用的办公软件

*2019-10-11*

一直都觉得好用、还有云端！主要是可以扫描上传分享

### 5/5 — 推荐大家使用

*2019-10-11*

有时工作需要，经常要复印大量的资料，以前在复印机跟前一站站半天，现在可以扫描好了，坐在电脑前点击打印就行，方便快捷.

### 5/5 — 非常好用清晰

*2019-10-11*

朋友推荐、因为不在一个城市,需要证件的时候每次用手机拍照不是有反光就是因为像素问题拍摄不清楚,现在全解决了、扫描非常清晰

### 5/5 — 识别

*2019-10-10*

这个这款拍照文字识别运行起来很流畅。，这款拍照文字识别做的越来越精致了.谢谢开发者

### 5/5 — 一直在用

*2019-10-10*

真心比其它同类这款拍照文字识别好很多啊~不过这个文字识别还挺他别的值得推荐。

### 5/5 — 棒棒棒

*2019-10-10*

很有想法和创新点的这款拍照文字识别,之前试着下载了很多款这款拍照文字识别!但用起来都没有这个好。

## Frequently asked questions about Text Scanner：Photo to PDF

### What is Text Scanner's primary function?

Text Scanner functions as a mobile document scanner and OCR tool. It allows users to scan documents, extract text using OCR, convert files to various formats like PDF and Word, and even translate text within images.

### Can Text Scanner convert PDFs to other formats?

Yes, Text Scanner can convert PDF files into Word documents, PPT presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and long images for easy sharing. It also supports converting PDF files to editable text.

### Does Text Scanner support handwritten text recognition?

Yes, Text Scanner features intelligent OCR that supports both printed and handwritten text recognition. This allows you to convert handwritten notes or documents into editable text.

### What types of documents can Text Scanner recognize?

Text Scanner can recognize a wide variety of documents, including ID cards, bank cards, business licenses, passports, driver's licenses, receipts, and business cards. It also supports form recognition for converting tables to Excel.

### Does Text Scanner have ads?

Yes, Text Scanner contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

### What are the subscription options for Text Scanner?

Text Scanner offers several subscription plans for premium accounts, including weekly, quarterly, and yearly memberships. Pricing details are available within the app, with options such as $4.99/week and $29.99/year.

### Is Text Scanner available on multiple devices?

Text Scanner is designed for mobile use and is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Text Scanner updated?

The latest version of Text Scanner is 2.4.0, and it was last updated on April 10, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.2 — 2026-08-19

‑ Fixed known bugs for smoother app performance!

### 2.4.1 — 2026-06-25

Fixed known bugs to make the app run more smoothly.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-04-10

Optimized UI display & fixed known bugs

### 2.3.9 — 2026-02-08

-Optimized page display, enhanced user experience!

### 2.3.8 — 2025-12-01

- Fixed known bugs for smoother app performance!

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