Office Lens is Microsoft’s mobile scanning app that lets you digitize documents, receipts, whiteboards, and notes—turning them into editable, searchable digital files with just a tap.
I still remember standing in line at a government office, flipping through wrinkled paper forms and wishing there was an easier way to manage documents. That’s when I downloaded the Office Lens app—and it changed how I handle paperwork forever.
So, what is Office Lens App really about?
It’s Microsoft’s mobile scanner that turns your smartphone into a powerful, pocket-sized document digitizer. With just a few taps, you can:
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Scan receipts, handwritten notes, or official forms
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Automatically crop and enhance image quality for clarity
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Turn paper into searchable, editable digital files
In a world going paperless, this app isn’t just useful—it’s essential.
You can scan and digitize a wide range of materials:
What is Office Lens App?
Office Lens is Microsoft’s mobile scanning app that turns paper documents into searchable, editable digital files. It supports OCR, document enhancement, and integrates with Microsoft 365 apps like OneNote and OneDrive.
Each scan is auto-corrected for lighting, angle, and text clarity. With Optical Character Recognition (OCR), you can extract text, make edits, and search across your scanned documents instantly.
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Document Scanning Modes: Choose from specialized modes—Document, Whiteboard, Business Card, or Photo—to capture a wide range of content. Each mode optimizes the scan for clarity and purpose.
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- OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Extracts text from images and turns it into editable, searchable content. This allows you to reuse text in Word, PowerPoint, or email without retyping.
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PowerPoint (.pptx): Ideal for slides built from whiteboards or visual notes
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Excel (.xlsx): Useful for tables, receipts, and financial data
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Image Files (JPEG, PNG): For quick access, sharing, or embedding in documents
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How does Office Lens work?
