Scan Documents with the Best CamScanner Alternatives

Scan Documents with the Best CamScanner Alternatives

CamScanner was an excellent app for scanning documents. However, it was found that it introduced a malicious malware which could display intrusive ads on Android smartphones. Since then, Google has removed CamScanner from the Play Store and you should also uninstall the app as a precautionary measure. Following that, if you need a replacement for CamScanner, we have compiled a list of the best CamScanner alternatives in this article. We have made sure that the mentioned apps are well-received by users and created by genuine developers without any history of shady behavior. Now having said that, let's begin the article and explore apps which have similar features as CamSanner.

Best CamScanner Alternatives

1. Adobe Scan

Pros

• Powerful document scanner
• Automatic Edge detection
• Supports OCR
• Batch scanning
• Save as JPG and PDF
• Seamlessly share files through email and cloud
• No watermark

Cons

• Need to create an account

Install: Android (Free), iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

2. Scanbot

Pros

• Powerful document scanner
• Great automatic edge detection
• Supports OCR
• Batch scanning
• Save as JPG and PDF
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud
• Document annotation
• No watermark

Cons

• A bit expensive for the premium version

Install: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

3. Microsoft Office Lens

Pros

• Best document scanner, particularly for Microsoft Office users
• Syncs with OneNote and OneDrive
• Great automatic edge detection
• Supports OCR
• Document annotation and collaboration
• Export as JPG and PDF
• No watermark

Cons

• No batch scanning

Install: Android, iOS (Free)

4. Evernote Scannable

Pros

• Best document scanner app for iPhone and iPad users
• Smart edge detection
• Batch scanning
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud
• Save as an image or PDF file
• No watermark

Cons

• Does not have OCR support

Install: Android (Comes built-in with scanning feature), iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

5. Google Drive

While it may come as a surprise, but Google Drive has a built-in scanner in the app. You just have to tap the plus button and you can scan documents, receipts, and notes easily.

Pros

• Simple document scanner
• Decent automatic edge detection
• Upload scanned files directly to Google Drive

Cons

• Not feature-packed like Camscanner

Install: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

6. Notebloc

Pros

• Powerful document scanner
• Great automatic edge detection
• Supports OCR
• Batch scanning
• Save as JPG and PDF
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud
• No watermark

Cons

• A bit slow

Install: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

7. TapScanner

Pros

• Powerful post-processing and lots of filters to choose from
• Great automatic edge detection
• Supports OCR
• Batch scanning
• Save as JPG, PNG, and PDF
• Sign your PDF digitally
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud

Cons

• A bit slow

Install: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

8. PhotoScan

Pros

• Best app for scanning printed photos
• Ample details and color accurate
• Glare-free
• Great edge detection

Cons

• Only suited for printed photos

Install: Android, iOS (Free)

9. Fast Scanner

Pros

• Quick document scanner
• Decent automatic edge detection
• Save as JPG, PNG, and PDF
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud

Cons

• Does not support OCR
• Does not have batch scanning

Install: Android, iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

10. TurboScan

Pros

• Decent document scanner
• Save as JPG and PDF
• Seamlessly share files to the cloud

Cons

• Does not support OCR
• Does not have batch scanning
• Automatic edge detection does not work properly

Install: Android (Free, in-app purchases), iOS ($5.99)S 

Source:Beebom