Want a Microsoft Lens alternative? 5 scanning apps you can try today

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft's document scanning Lens app is being retired.For basic scanning, try Apple Notes, Google ...

Microsoft sets a final date to kill off its beloved Lens PDF Scanner

Microsoft has shared that Lens PDF Scanner will now be removed from app stores next month. If you still use the app, make the switch already!

Microsoft ends Office Lens for Android and iOS

Microsoft Lens is a PDF scanner on iOS and Android that allows you to save content by taking photos of whiteboards or ...

Microsoft is retiring the Lens scanner app for iOS, Android

Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with ...

Microsoft Is Finally Retiring Its Free Scanner App (but There Are Alternatives)

Microsoft is officially retiring Microsoft Lens, the company's document scanner app. The company had previously announced it ...

Microsoft Lens App to be Retired on March 9

Microsoft Lens, the company’s mobile scanner app will be removed from the App Store and Google Play Store on February 9, 2026 ...
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One of Microsoft’s best-rated mobile apps is bowing out soon

Microsoft Lens PDF scanner will be retired on Android and iOS later this year. The phase-out begins in September, with scanning disabled after December 15, 2025. Microsoft is pushing users toward its ...