Microsoft Lens mobile app will be retired starting January 9, 2026



 Microsoft Support:

The Microsoft Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting January 9, 2026, and will no longer be supported after February 9. You can continue to scan documents in the app until March 9, 2026. After that, you will not be able to create new scans, but you will still be able to access your previous scans if the app remains installed on your device.

Note: You need to be signed into your last active account on the Microsoft Lens app to access past scans.

Microsoft Lens will be removed from the Apple App store and Google Play Store on February 9, 2026.

Recommended alternative: OneDrive​

To continue using scanning capabilities, we recommend the OneDrive app, which includes a built-in scanning feature.

How to scan with the OneDrive app
  1. Open the OneDrive app on your mobile device.
  2. Select the + button on the bottom corner.
  3. Select Scan photo to scan your documents.
  4. Save it to your desired location in your OneDrive.

    Note: OneDrive does not support saving scans locally on your device.
If you need assistance during this transition, visit our Support Page.


 Read more:

Retirement of Microsoft Lens | Microsoft Learn

Learn about the retirement of Microsoft Lens and how to use Microsoft 365 Copilot as an alternative.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
 
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"Recommended alternative: Microsoft 365 Copilot app" - Promoting an AI and ad infested app against a wonderful, no-nonsense app!
 

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FYI....The Google "Files" App added scanning capabilities a while back. Seems suitable. There is also a Google Lens App.
 

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BamaInArk said:
FYI....The Google "Files" App added scanning capabilities a while back. Seems suitable. There is also a Google Lens App.
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Files seems to work; Google lens' scan seems to be for something else rather than documenting.

Thx for the tip.
 

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Drat. I use Lens all the time for identifying birds or products or bugs...

Oops,I see I am using Google Lens. I see lots of criticism of this on reddit and need to check if it still translates from images.
 

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Never used it so won't be missed.
 

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MS is really Pushing and Pulling a lot stuff lately! They're gettin as bad as the Big 3 automakers!
 

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Reminder:

The Microsoft Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting January 9, 2026, and will no longer be supported after February 9.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Custom self build
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
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    1 TB SSD
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    Chrome and Edge
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    Microsoft Defender
I’m guessing they replaced it with another AI infested mess.
 

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Kalemucu said:
I’m guessing they replaced it with another AI infested mess.
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Yes, they did. They recommend using Microsoft 365 Copilot or whatever it's called now for Lens feature.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator Helios 300 PH314-54-72ZJ
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-11800H
    Motherboard
    TGL
    Memory
    16GB (2x8 GB)
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    RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC295
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe SSD, 512GB NVMe SSD, 1TB 7200 RPM HDD
    Cooling
    Aeroblade 5th Gen 3D fan
    Keyboard
    RGB Laptop keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech Lightsync G203
    Internet Speed
    175 Mbps up/175 Mbps down
    Browser
    Firefox with uBlock Origin and YouTube enhancing extensions..
    Antivirus
    Windows Security with Core Isolation on
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