# Page 2 | Microsoft Lens Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Microsoft Lens the right OCR solution for you? Explore 274 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/reviews --- Microsoft Lens 4.5 (274) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/193405/Microsoft-Office-Lens/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 15th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Microsoft Lens ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 274 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SB STEEVE B. commercial Insurance Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Une application simple et efficace pour scanner des documents" March 10, 2026 5.0 Mon expérience globale avec Microsoft Lens a été positive. L’application est simple à utiliser et permet de scanner rapidement différents types de documents comme des feuilles, des notes ou des tableaux blancs. Pros L’application détecte automatiquement les bords du document (feuille, tableau blanc, carte de visite). Cons L’application est très efficace pour scanner des documents, mais elle offre peu d’outils d’édition avancés (annotation, modification de PDF, ajustements détaillés) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Architect Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "portarsi uno scanner con se" December 15, 2025 5.0 app molto comoda, la preferisco alla camera di default del cellulare la utilizzo molto come se il cell fosse uno scanner portatile Pros facilità di lettura dei testi e di identificazione della parte della foto che contiene la pagina con il testo Cons non mi sembra abbia cose negative: forse è un po' scomodo quando si vuole selezionare manualmente l'area con il testo nella foto Review Source MM Matteo M. Elettricista Renewables & Environment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Microsoft Lens, uno scanner a portata di mano" December 23, 2025 5.0 Esperienza più che positiva, assolutamente utile e semplice da utilizzare in qualisasi luigo in cui ci si trova!! Pros Semplicemente unica e spettacolare!! Si può scannerizzare qualsiasi cosa con il cellulare a portata di mano!! Cons L'unico svantaggio a mio parere è che funziona con la connessione dati attiva, ma altri svantaggi non ne trovo!! Review Source Jerad C. Freelance Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great phone scanner" September 24, 2024 5.0 Overall I have had a pretty pleasant experience using Microsoft lense. Pros I like how straight forward it is to use Microsoft lens and being able to save the files I scan to my OneDrive. Cons Unless the handwriting is super clean and clear, I wouldn't suggest using the ocr feature. Ocr work well on printed text and unless the handwritten text is clear and clean it will struggle to produce the correct words. Review Source TA Turan A. IT Admin Automotive Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Your Assistant in Your Pocket" December 25, 2022 5.0 Since the day I met, I can solve almost all my needs from a single point. I no longer need all the physical equipment I need. one software and dozens of features. Pros An excellent app that works like a real assistant. Especially creating, editing, changing, rearranging the document record, getting the data you want from somewhere and finally getting it in the format you want according to your needs. Its mobile app is a convenience beyond perfection.\* Instantly select an area and transfer it to your phone,\* Cut the image, straighten it, change the resolution\* A seamless translator with multiple language support\* convert to pdf, word, powerpoint types you need\* Instantly backup to the desired area or send to the specified destination\* Ability to work like a browser\* Retrieve, edit and republish data from a field\* Applicable and manageable for all platforms,\* Easy setup and management support\* Free structure for mobile users\* Ability to extract text from images\* QR scanner feature\* Ability to upload and modify ready-made documents\* Awesome debugging software\* OCR support Cons It must be integrated into Office365. In this way, it will completely eliminate the need for third-party software. Reason for choosing Microsoft Lens The capabilities of the program are at the highest level against all other alternative software. Moreover, it is perfectly compatible with other MS applications. Review Source Esad S. Regional Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Streamline your workflow with the power of OCR in Microsoft Lens" December 22, 2022 5.0 The platform's OCR technology allows the users to accurately extract text from images and documents, and the platform's integration with other Microsoft apps, such as OneNote and Word, makes it easy to organize and share scanned documents and images. Microsoft Lens is a valuable tool for anyone looking to digitize and manage physical documents and images. Pros OCR allows Microsoft Lens to accurately extract text from images and documents, even in cases where the text is partially obscured or has unusual formatting. This makes it an invaluable tool for digitizing physical documents and converting them into digital formats, such as PDFs and Eod documents. The accuracy and reliability of the OCR technology are what make Microsoft Lens a standout tool in my opinion. Cons Microsoft Lens allows users to extract and analyze data from images and documents, but the visualization options may be somewhat limited. Adding more advanced charting and graphing capabilities could make it easier for users to communicate insights and trends derived from the extracted data. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fast and Secured Using Software" October 31, 2022 5.0 A great software to use by business owners Pros What I like most about Microsoft Lens is the Document Conversion which convert pictures to PDF files and images to word and PowerPoint. Cons Infact I really like every feature concerning Microsoft Lens, due to this I have no negative word against this great software since it has impacted my business to the next level. Review Source SW Steven W. Laboratory Scientist Medical Devices Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "How Microsoft Lens Helps My Daily Life" September 29, 2023 5.0 Overall, Microsoft Lens was a great tool to utilize during College and in my work career after, especially with school and government documents. It is very simple to scan and edit and save changes to PDFs, which is my favorite part of the product. I'd highly recommend it to any fellow professionals. Pros The most impactful features are the PDF editing and conversions of formats to PDFs. Especially in college, this app was used on a practically daily basis due to so many professors only accepting PDFs. I remember introducing many friends to this app and all of us using it throughout college and several of them continued into postgrad with the software as well. Cons Occasionally when scanning the camera can have an issue determining the proper size of the paper and thus scan it in improperly, however after using the product for a while, it is quite easy to fiddle with the orientation of the paper and get the scanner to properly see the paper's edges. It is useful to have the paper on a surface that is a different color from the paper being scanned. Review Source RH Rajnish H. Management Intern Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best app for scanning and compiling documents" November 24, 2022 4.0 My overall experience with Microsoft Lens is excellent. Pros The thing that I liked the most about Microsoft Lens is that it can automatically detect the edges of a page in a photo, due to which it is extremely easy to crop out certain photos. This feature is unique and is not found in other scanner apps. Another thing that I liked is that there a many filters that can be implemented to images. Adjustments can be made easily even if photos were captured in a dark environment. Another good thing is that the files can be converted to a few forms such as jpeg and pdf in just 2 steps. Also, Microsoft Lens is compatible with other apps, due to which I can directly add the scanned files to cloud storage. Also previously scanned files can be modified easily. Cons I did not find any issues with this app. Review Source SB Sven B. Projektkoordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hervorragendes Tool zur Datenspeicherung" November 26, 2023 4.0 Ein alltagsgebräuchliches einfach zu bedienendes Werkzeug um Daten zu sichern Sehr guter Workflow wird damit ermöglicht. Pros Erkennes des Mediums - Rahmen automatisch. Auswahl der verschieden Dateiformaten zur Ablage oder Weiterverabeitung Einfache Bedienbarkeit Cons Auflösung von Texten mit OCR Funktionalität.Erzeugt viele Fehler... Alternatives considered [Apowersoft Scanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/237043/Apowersoft-Scanner/) Reason for choosing Microsoft Lens Funktionsumfang und Bedienbarkeit sind in diesem Tool am besten. Review Source Peter A. Consultor Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excelente herramienta para la captura y escaneo de diferentes documentos" February 24, 2023 5.0 Ha sido muy positiva es un a gran herramienta de uso en el día a día, facilitando el scaneo de documentos para enviar oportunamente a mis clientes, la recomiendo al 100% es muy intuitiva y de fácil manejo. Pros Diria que la facilidad de uso, es un aplicación bastante intuitiva y fácil de utilizar que cumple a cabalidad su función, cuenta ademas con varias características y funcionalidades que ayudan e impactan de manera positiva las actividades que desarrollo. Cons Problemas la verdad muy pocos alguna tardanza para enfocar los documentos y en algunos casos se debe corregir la alineación de los mismos. Switched from [CamScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/210426/CamScanner/) Demasiada publicidad invasiva y la relación precio utilidad. Review Source hS hugo S. self-employed Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great scanner at no charge" December 23, 2022 4.0 In terms of simple scanning of documents and photos the app is excellent and obviously free of charge, however with more complex desires such as extracting, maybe invest in a better app. Pros The ease of the scanner and ability to convert to pdf or send off to emails straight away while afterwards a record is kept of the previously scanned. Its ability to group scanned items together to move them all in one go is also very convenient, and obviously the app is free of charge. Cons The long time and how fiddly the data and text attraction is, sometimes i would wait for ages watching the loading symbol go round and round to tell me that it had not worked. Review Source CB Chris B. Manager Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lens is King" September 6, 2022 5.0 Overall this is a solid product it will help you find what you're looking for. You might have to alter your searches a little bit by adding in a keyword or two but it does have the ability to help you find what you're looking for. Pros I find Microsoft lens to be much more useful than the Google version Google they have theirs specifically for bringing up pictures to go directly to products to buy but you can't use it for anything useful like people's faces or locations or any of that kind of stuff where Microsoft lens seems to be a little bit more robust and a little bit more flexible. I've been able to locate things with lens that I couldn't get any type of a hit or recognition from the other search engine. Microsoft did a really good job with their overall scheme of implementation and the usefulness of the product It doesn't just go to a sales thing it can look for other things as well. Cons Still I find that there a little bit too geared toward selling and not helping you discover something that you're looking for. Anything that is for sale comes to the top of the list and you might not even get what you're looking for which could just be an identification of what a product is or what something is because it's an antique or something like that. But still all in all it's pretty solid for the use cases that they have a designed for Review Source Verna A. Habilitation training specialist Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding capabilities" December 20, 2019 5.0 It's okay, it's no because with all my office software so I don't have to change a thing and even stores in Dropbox and everywhere else I need it. Pros Well I use office lens at home and at the office. The scanning software is amazing it does there's no smudges there's no glare when you skating any type of documents they come out at looking just like you type them up it's perfect for office use. The pros for me is as far as getting in the home photos and memories. Office lens make photo's pop. office lens has the ability to take to make older faded worn photos look like you just snapped the picture yesterday. I've never had to go in and enhance a photo with office lens or change anything I could just scan it in and make a print copy beautifully. I had a free trial and ended up switching and not going back to my old Lenox. Cons I like you too. It's very easy software to use. Review Source HD Harsh D. Researcher Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scan Documents with Mobile" November 29, 2023 5.0 I use Microsoft lens to scan most of my documents. It is a trustable source. Pros Microsoft lens allows to easily scan and store the physical docuemnts into various supported formats. Cons Microsoft Lens' OCR technology and file filter tools are not as effective as of the competitors like Camscanner. Switched from [CamScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/210426/CamScanner/) I was concerned with the security of my documents with the CanScanner application. Review Source Lily C. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very simple and straightforward software- useful for students of all levels" April 18, 2023 5.0 This is such an exceptional time saver. No more time needs to be wasted by mindlessly copying out work from paper to digital storage Pros Very simple to use- just point at a sheet of paper and shoot and let the software do the rest. The software makes it easy to copy and paste the text to whatever document you like. Cons Sometimes taking photos or uploading photos of the textbook or printed work that you want to extract text from can be difficult. Sometimes the size of the image to extract text from can be difficult Review Source Lourdes G. Asistencia al Cliente Supermarkets Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Lens la digitilización de imágenes en 1, 2, 3..." January 26, 2023 4.0 Excelente la utilizo para digitalizar el contenido de los pizarones en mi clase, me ahorra mucho tiempo y me proporciona apuntes prolijos. Pros Fácilidad de uso y muy efectivo a la hora de capturar imágenes. Cons No le veo problemas aunque algunas veces falla a la hora de digitalizar imágenes. Review Source OAO Oscar Alejandro O. Administrativo Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "El escaner del futuro " December 1, 2022 5.0 Nos a facilitado aser publicidad y mover archivos en la web. Pros Te permite acceder a cualquier información con solo escanear un texto Cons Quiza le falte otras opciones de configuración para un facil manejo. Review Source Jim Paul B. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Scanning Made Easy with Office Lens" November 5, 2020 5.0 Microsoft Office Lens is a reliable tool that provides scanning services for free but with maximum quality. On top of all these perks, it's just a click away from your smartphone. I use it during meetings when I don't have with me my laptop, or at moments when I need to take a super clear shot on any document such as memos, announcements, or even receipts at supermarkets or hardware stores which I could use as a proof of purchase or for reimbursements. Thanks, Microsoft! Pros Microsoft Office Lens solves the day whenever a need for crystal-clear scanning of photos or documents arises. It's the go-to application when you're out and suddenly feel the need for a handy mobile scanner, realizing that it's an application in your smartphone. The tool is easy-to-use although the walk-through tutorial upon installing it is of great help too. The buttons' functions are simple yet so powerful. I use it a lot in scanning documents and taking snapshots of words written on a whiteboard. It's also a recommended software for taking random shots whose quality are at par with those of other top applications out in the market, or maybe better. Cons The scanning feature is one of the best and it's so reliable when used. If I may suggest though, the focusing task is sometimes a little annoying especially if the correct shape or outline is not easily met. But overall, it's best at what it does which is performing like an actual scanning machine. Review Source PN Phanuel N. Délégué médical Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mon avis sur Microsoft Lens" March 16, 2023 5.0 les pannes à répétition des imprimantes au bureau et les coupures intempestives d'électricité au Congo, me mettais en difficulté pour scanner mes documents et depuis que j'ai découvert ce logiciel, scanner un document est maintenant le dernier de mes soucis Pros C'est le scannage d'un document à partir d'une photo. C'est très simple à partir d'un téléphone Android Cons A vrai dire, j'utilise se logiciel que pour scanner mes documents Review Source FV Fabian V. Civil Engineer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Lens is the perfect tool if you want to convert your precious images to any type of file." April 21, 2022 5.0 Simply a magical tool that gives us confidence to carry out high quality work with successful results to the satisfaction of our clients, the most interesting thing is that we can count on immediate customer service, this service is scarce or null with other SoftWare of the same guy, thus making him the Ace up the sleeve of our company. Pros This SoftWare is the perfect tool in our company, it's easy, its interface is very pleasant to look at, its functions allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, with this program the endless hours in editing processes of images to Word are over , PowerPoint and PDF, supporting all our work in case of inconvenience or breakdown of our equipment, through OneDrive or OneNote. Only this detail gives a very high bonus to this important SoftWare that has a number of features that you can explore very easily. It has brought us many benefits and endless editing solutions. I recommend this important tool, once you use it, you will not want to take it off. Cons To tell the truth regarding the cons of the SoftWare in question, I must state that we have not experienced any type of inconvenience to date, we have had this important program in our company for more than three years and it does not report any inconvenience. Review Source SH Shenuka H. Marketing Director Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Lens review " April 13, 2024 5.0 Pros Microsoft Lens is a professional scanner that gave me a premium results for my all scans. Easy to use and have all required filters. As well as, scanned files can be converte to a PDF or different format which really helpful. Cons Nothing have to say any dislike features about this tool Review Source Nicholas C. Director of Technology Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Worth a revisit" May 14, 2022 4.0 I had used Lens early in its life when it helped to capture documents and put them in our OneDrive. It was simple and straight-forward. The feature i appreciated most at the time was its ability to crop at an angle to account for the angle at which items were being captured. It was earlier this year that i had a colleague recommend revisiting it. As we had been thoroughly impressed with the improvements Edge and other products had been making with Immersive Reader, they demonstrated the improvements in the text capture and output to Immersive Reader that had developed since last I looked at Lens. It has now become a tool at the ready when I am given a hand out to read and I augment my slow reading speed with the help of Immersive reader and the read aloud tools. We have since begun looking at the application of using it with teachers that have print outs that may need to be digitized for students that need them presented in a digital format and the teacher cannot get to the scanner. It is nice to have the tool available when they need it. Pros The immersive reader. I have been using lens to capture and convert materials to use in Immersive Reader with the Read Aloud feature. The ability to extract text and convert it to the Immersive Reader is impressive. And then the functionality of Immersive Reader to assist in reading and hearing it read has improve my retention and focus . Cons Some of the export workflows do not seem as intuitive as I'd like. When capturing something to share with a student it is harder to choose some of the shared locations in iOS. This is relatively moot as the features for Lens are often also found in the OneNote app. Review Source SB Sai B. IT Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Lens : An effective tool for document creation and editing." August 18, 2023 4.0 Microsoft Office Lens is a trusted tool offering free and excellent scanning capabilities. Pros Microsoft Lens works quickly to identify the text that has to be scanned. Additionally, it offers the right solutions for editing images. There are very obvious choices for sharing and storing in different formats. The absence of a watermark on PDF documents is also a plus. Cons Often it fails to exactly crop the pictures, thus I need to adjust it manually, but it does not take much time and it's easy to fix. Review Source MA Mohammed A. IT Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft Lens: Easy File Recognition" September 24, 2023 4.0 I appreciate how easily Microsoft Lens is able to scan any type of written content. Pros Anyway, I enjoy how quickly files are recognized while I used it, how easily a compact book can be created, and how easily photographs can be converted into files in PDF format. Cons It frequently can't precisely trim the images, so I must make the necessary adjustments myself. Fortunately, this requires not much time and is simple to accomplish. Review Source Similar Products Featured