Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner

Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner

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Microsoft Lens: Your Pocket-Sized Powerhouse for a Paperless World

Instantly transform whiteboards, receipts, and handwritten notes into editable digital files. Seamlessly integrate with Microsoft 365 to capture, organize, and share your best work from anywhere.

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Category

Productivity

Downloads

26M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

1M+

Locales

33

Precision in Every Frame

Discover the interface used by 26M+ users.

A mobile phone using Microsoft Lens to scan a paper document with options for Word and PDF export

A mobile phone using Microsoft Lens to scan a paper document with options for Word and PDF export

A professional desk workspace showing Microsoft Lens app features for scanning and editing documents

A professional desk workspace showing Microsoft Lens app features for scanning and editing documents

Interface of Microsoft Lens app showing a high quality document scan of a water quality report

Interface of Microsoft Lens app showing a high quality document scan of a water quality report

A demonstration of Microsoft Lens converting handwritten notes into editable digital text.

A demonstration of Microsoft Lens converting handwritten notes into editable digital text.

A mobile screen showing Microsoft Lens converting a printed table into a digital editable format.

A mobile screen showing Microsoft Lens converting a printed table into a digital editable format.

Microsoft Lens app interface showing document export options like PDF Word and OneDrive

Microsoft Lens app interface showing document export options like PDF Word and OneDrive

Turn Real-World Info into Actionable Data

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 26M+ users.

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Instant Text Conversion

Extract text from printed documents or handwritten notes and turn them into editable Word or Excel files without typing a single word.

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Built for Microsoft 365

Connect directly with the tools you use. Export scans to OneDrive or OneNote to keep your professional and academic life perfectly synced.

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Perfect Whiteboard Scans

Digitize brainstorming sessions instantly. Advanced algorithms remove glare and shadows so your team's best ideas are never lost.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 26M+ people who love this app.

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"Microsoft Lens has completely transformed how I handle meeting notes. I just snap a photo of the whiteboard and it instantly converts it into a clean, readable PDF that I share with my team on OneDrive. It saves me hours of retyping every week!"

Sarah J., Senior Project Manager
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"This app is a lifesaver for my studies. I scan all my lecture handouts and the OCR is incredibly accurate—I can even search through my handwritten notes later in OneNote. It is the perfect tool for staying organized during a busy semester."

David L., Graduate Student

About the app

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner.

Description

Microsoft Lens (formerly Office Lens) trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable. You can use Microsoft Lens to convert images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files, digitize printed or handwritten text, and save to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device. You can even import images that are already on your device using Gallery. PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK   • Scan and upload all your notes, receipts, and documents • Capture whiteboard at end of the meeting to keep those action items on track • Scan printed text or handwritten meeting notes to edit and share later • Keep your business networking contacts handy by scanning business cards and saving them to your contact list • Choose to save as PDF, Image, Word or PowerPoint formats into OneNote, OneDrive, or local device as location PRODUCTIVITY AT SCHOOL  • Scan classroom handouts and annotate them in Word and OneNote • Scan handwritten notes to digitize and edit later (works with English only) • Take a picture of the whiteboard or blackboard to reference later, even if you're offline • Keep class notes and your own research organized with the seamless integration with OneNote Join the beta program at this link to get an early preview of the next version of Microsoft Lens and help make it better by providing us feedback: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aRahHf00

Latest Version

2.106.1

Size

76.1 MB

First Released

Apr 2, 2015

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner

What is Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner used for?

Microsoft Lens is a mobile scanner application that trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable. It converts images into various file formats like PDF, Word, and PowerPoint.

Can Microsoft Lens convert images to PDF documents?

Yes, Microsoft Lens can convert scanned images into PDF files. It also supports conversion to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel formats.

What types of documents can Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner scan?

Microsoft Lens scans various documents, including notes, receipts, whiteboards, blackboards, classroom handouts, and business cards. It digitizes both printed and handwritten text.

Does Microsoft Lens support converting handwritten notes to digital text?

Yes, Microsoft Lens digitizes handwritten text, allowing users to edit it later. This feature currently works with English language only.

Where can users save files scanned with Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner?

Users can save scanned documents from Microsoft Lens to OneNote, OneDrive, or their local device. Files can be stored as PDF, Image, Word, or PowerPoint.

Can Microsoft Lens import existing photos from a device's gallery?

Yes, Microsoft Lens allows users to import images that are already present on their device directly from the Gallery, in addition to live scanning.

Does Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner integrate with other Microsoft services?

Microsoft Lens integrates seamlessly with Microsoft services like OneNote and OneDrive for saving. It also offers sharing options via Outlook, Email, and Immersive Reader, leveraging the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Can Microsoft Lens convert tables from images into editable data?

Yes, Microsoft Lens can effortlessly copy text and tables from pictures. This feature converts visual data into an editable table format.