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Microsoft is killing off its well-loved Lens PDF scanner app - in favor of more AI tools

Known for charging no subscription fees and its simple, reliable functionality, Microsoft Lens has been a valuable tool for converting printed or handwritten notes into PDFs and other core file types.

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RIP Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI

Microsoft Lens was that type of app: a mobile document scanner that turned paper documents, business cards, receipts, and anything else into easily readable digital files. Now, that app is being discontinued, Microsoft says, as it directs its users to its Copilot AI chat app instead.

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Microsoft Lens app is being retired on both Android and iOS: What changes

Microsoft is discontinuing its document scanning app "Lens" in late 2025, while urging users to switch to AI-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot

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Microsoft to shut down Lens and push users to Copilot - but you have other options

With Copilot, you can't save scans directly to Word, PowerPoint, or OneNote. You're unable to save scanned business cards to OneNote. Copilot offers no option to read scanned documents aloud, nor does ...

Microsoft Lens App to Be Retired at the End of This Year, Company Suggests Users Switch to Copilot

Microsoft is retiring the Lens app from app marketplaces in September, with a complete shutdown occurring on December 15.

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Microsoft Lens app to be retired from iOS and Android

Microsoft Lens, which was launched in 2015, will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting September 15, 2025. Users ...

Microsoft to Discontinue Its Document Scanning App, Shifts Focus to AI-Powered Solutions

Microsoft is discontinuing its document scanning app Lens, urging users to transition to the AI-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot ...

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