Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ Microsoft Lens Overview

What is Microsoft Lens? Microsoft Lens is a productivity app that allows users to capture and enhance images of whiteboards and documents, convert them into various file formats, and save them to OneNote, OneDrive, or their local device. It is useful for both work and school settings, allowing users to digitize and organize notes, receipts, and other documents.

Software Features and Description

1. 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.

2. Microsoft Lens (formerly Office Lens) trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and documents readable.

3. You can even import images that are already on your device using Gallery.

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Download and install Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Microsoft Lens	Get App ↲	120,291 4.80	Microsoft Corporation

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Microsoft Lens on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Microsoft Lens"
The search will reveal the Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Microsoft Lens is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Microsoft Lens.
Now enjoy Microsoft Lens on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Microsoft Corporation	4.80	2.77.1

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Microsoft Lens Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Microsoft Lens,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Microsoft Lens" » then Click "Install".
- Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Microsoft Lens on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Microsoft Corporation	120291	4.80

Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner functions

- Trims and enhances images of whiteboards and documents

- Converts images to PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files

- Digitizes printed or handwritten text

- Saves images to OneNote, OneDrive, or local device

- Imports images from device Gallery

- Allows annotation of scanned classroom handouts in Word and OneNote

- Works with English language to digitize and edit handwritten notes

- Allows offline reference of captured whiteboard or blackboard images

- Seamlessly integrates with OneNote for organization and storage

- Can scan and save business cards to contact list

- Offers options to save as PDF, Image, Word, or PowerPoint formats.

✔ Pros:

- The app is great for scanning and storing various types of documents, including receipts, business cards, and notes.

- The app automatically detects the boundaries of the document and crops the scanned image to remove unwanted background.

- The app is useful for college assignments and daily uses.

☹ Cons:

- The app may struggle to detect boundaries when the contrast between the background and the document is not high enough or the light level is low.

- The app lacks important editing features, such as the ability to change a color document to B/W and the ability to lighten or darken a document.

- The app may have issues connecting to OneDrive and may not save PDFs to OneDrive.

- The app may have functionality issues, such as losing camera functionality and not running at all.

Top Pcmac Reviews

I’ll keep using my old scanner app

By DonnaFlorida5 (Pcmac user)

I received a great promo for Lens because I have an office subscription. It made me want to love Lens. But Lens is lacking features that I use all the time when scanning documents. The biggest problem is that it lacks important editing features, such as the ability to change a color document to B/W, and the ability to lighten or darken a document. Second, when I input images from my device (camera roll) into Lens, I must do it one page at a time. I am used to being able to select a number of images at once. (I use that scanner feature frequently to combine PDFs. (I convert the PDFs to images, and then bring the images (PDF pages) into my scanner app and make a new PDF.) Lastly, my old app will capture a page as soon as it detects the edges, without my having to touch the shutter button, but Lens doesn’t. That feature makes it easier to hold the device while scanning and it allows me to scan multiple pages quickly. Lens might offer new functionality for people who want to scan whiteboards. I don’t know and I don’t need that ability. For those of us who deal heavily with documents, Lens needs to step up its game. I can already easily send scans to one note (as an image or a pdf) so switching to Lens would not help me. I will hold off using Lens for now.
Almost perfect

By Easywater (Pcmac user)

Everything works well enough for daily uses. I use it to scan and store most paper notes, receipts, documents, magazine clips... Most of the times the app detects the boundaries of the document and automatically crops the scanned image to remove unwanted background. However, sometimes when the contrast between the background and the document is not high enough and/or the light level is low, the app cannot tell where the boundaries are and keeps switching around and snaps on to the wrong boundary lines. I try to move & adjust the phone to different angles & positions to get the app to snap on the correct boundaries but before I can hit the button it switches away to the wrong ones again. If it cannot determine where the correct boundaries are then it should just pick one and allow the user to cycle through the options until he/she finds the correct one. Miscrosoft should add the annotate option after the picture is taken to hi-lite, circle, underline or add a quick note to the scanned image.
This app is horrible

By ColePar (Pcmac user)

Upon initial installation, this app was my lifeline for college assignments but the more I used it the less functional it became. It started without being able to connect to my OneDrive, and then losing camera functionality altogether and now it won’t even run when I try to start it. Absolutely disappointed with the app at this point EDIT: I got a developer response so this is my reply, I’m on iPhone 6s Plus on the latest OS. (Not sure what the number is specifically). I have had camera issues in the past so I don’t believe it is your app not being able to open my camera. But when the app does work, it won’t save any PDFs to my one drive. Even if I uninstall and reinstall. Also even when it doesn’t open my camera, I still have the work around of going through to my camera library, but ever since the last update, the app won’t process me clicking the icons and takes forever to even open it. I’ve never had issues with device operation other than the camera being buggy but all my other apps work fine with no lag whatsoever
Receipts and More!

By Storm's Other Son (Pcmac user)

Of the all the receipts I have already scanned and are still finding, although I no longer work where I used to, as far as their reimbursable policy goes, whether the supplies that, were needed I did not put in for, end up being a post employment donation to write off next year come tax time or they cut me a check, this application is so awesome! Even more awesome is the fact that it is not only for receipts and has different settings for documents, business cards and others! Impressed - does not do this awesome app justice. Surprised by this additional excellence from the app - not in the least! Thank you!