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 revises timeline for retiring Lens app on Android and iOS devices

Microsoft has revised the timeline for retiring the Lens app, confirming new cutoff dates for downloads, support, and ...

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 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!
Cybernews

Microsoft retires Office Lens on iOS and Android. What are the alternatives?

Microsoft is ending support for the once-popular document-scanning app, giving iOS and Android users until March before it ...
TechSpot

Microsoft to retire popular Lens app, fold scanning into Copilot

Cutting corners: Microsoft has confirmed it will discontinue its popular document-scanning app, Microsoft Lens, at the end of 2025. The move will mark the end of a tool that has been a staple for ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft Lens just retired on iOS and Android, stops working March 9, as the company wants to focus on Copilot

Microsoft told Windows Latest that Microsoft Lens is now officially in the 'retired' phase, starting January 9, 2026, for iOS ...

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 ...