Microsoft Office Lens - PDF Scanner
Productivity
Office Lens is a pocket PDF scanner to scan documents and whiteboard images
- Rating
- 4.8
- 480K ratings
- Downloads
- 10M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Apr 30
- 2020 · v16.0.12730.20080
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About Microsoft Office Lens - PDF Scanner
Named one of the “Best Apps of 2015” in the U.S. and Puerto Rico by Google Play!
Office Lens trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable. You can use Office Lens to convert images to PDF, Word and PowerPoint files, and save to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device. You can even import images that are already on your device using Gallery.
GET ORGANIZED
Scan and upload all your notes, receipts, and documents. Increase your productivity by eliminating time spent looking for documents or business cards. Sketch your ideas and snap a picture for later. Whether you're using it for business or education, Office Lens will help you save and share your documents in OneNote and OneDrive so you can all work together.
PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
Increase productivity in your business by using Office Lens to capture and share ideas.
Capture the whiteboard at the end of the meeting and keep those action items on track. Share OneNote meeting notes with your co-workers.
Keep your business networking contacts handy. Scan business cards, and save the information to your contact list and OneNote. This works best with English, German, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. More languages coming soon.
Scan printed documents and save them in Word and OneNote so you can edit and annotate them later.
Never lose another receipt. Scan them into OneNote and use its powerful search to find them quickly.
PRODUCTIVITY AT SCHOOL
Office Lens is like a scanner in your pocket that allows you to scan and share classroom handouts and notes into OneNote and OneDrive.
Scan the teacher's handouts and annotate them in Word and OneNote.
Take a picture of the whiteboard or blackboard to reference later, even if you're offline.
Keep class notes and your own research organized. OneNote's search allows you to find everything for the test quickly.
For latest news and tips follow Office Lens on twitter
https://twitter.com/msofficelens
By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: http://aka.ms/olensandterms.
Office Lens trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable. You can use Office Lens to convert images to PDF, Word and PowerPoint files, and save to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device. You can even import images that are already on your device using Gallery.
GET ORGANIZED
Scan and upload all your notes, receipts, and documents. Increase your productivity by eliminating time spent looking for documents or business cards. Sketch your ideas and snap a picture for later. Whether you're using it for business or education, Office Lens will help you save and share your documents in OneNote and OneDrive so you can all work together.
PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
Increase productivity in your business by using Office Lens to capture and share ideas.
Capture the whiteboard at the end of the meeting and keep those action items on track. Share OneNote meeting notes with your co-workers.
Keep your business networking contacts handy. Scan business cards, and save the information to your contact list and OneNote. This works best with English, German, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. More languages coming soon.
Scan printed documents and save them in Word and OneNote so you can edit and annotate them later.
Never lose another receipt. Scan them into OneNote and use its powerful search to find them quickly.
PRODUCTIVITY AT SCHOOL
Office Lens is like a scanner in your pocket that allows you to scan and share classroom handouts and notes into OneNote and OneDrive.
Scan the teacher's handouts and annotate them in Word and OneNote.
Take a picture of the whiteboard or blackboard to reference later, even if you're offline.
Keep class notes and your own research organized. OneNote's search allows you to find everything for the test quickly.
For latest news and tips follow Office Lens on twitter
https://twitter.com/msofficelens
By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: http://aka.ms/olensandterms.
What’s new
Version 16.0.12730.20080 · Updated April 30, 2020
You can now choose to manually adjust document borders after capturing images
User reviews
Great apps!!
Very useful ap
Great app indeed
This app has been a life saver for online classes.
Very useful
Very very very easy to use..❤❤
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft Office Lens?
Microsoft Office Lens is a PDF scanner app that allows you to capture, trim, enhance, and make pictures of whiteboards and documents readable.
Can I convert images to PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files using Office Lens?
Yes, you can use Office Lens to convert images to PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files.
Where can I save the converted files?
You can save the converted files to OneNote, OneDrive, or your local device.
Can I import images that are already on my device using Office Lens?
Yes, you can import images that are already on your device using Office Lens by selecting them from your Gallery.
How can Office Lens help me get organized?
Office Lens can help you get organized by scanning and uploading all your notes, receipts, and documents. It eliminates the time spent looking for documents and allows you to save and share your documents in OneNote and OneDrive.
How can Office Lens increase productivity at work?
Office Lens can increase productivity at work by capturing and sharing ideas. You can use it to capture the whiteboard at the end of a meeting, share OneNote meeting notes with co-workers, scan business cards, save and edit printed documents in Word and OneNote, and scan receipts for easy search and access.
How can Office Lens increase productivity at school?
Office Lens can increase productivity at school by allowing you to scan and share classroom handouts and notes into OneNote and OneDrive. You can also annotate teacher's handouts, take pictures of the whiteboard or blackboard for offline reference, and keep class notes and research organized for quick access during tests.
Where can I follow Office Lens for latest news and tips?
You can follow Office Lens on Twitter at https://twitter.com/msofficelens.
Where can I find the terms and conditions for installing the Office Lens app?
You can find the terms and conditions for installing the Office Lens app at http://aka.ms/olensandterms.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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