- PDFgear Scan could be the best alternative to Microsoft Lens because it matches the core functionalities users rely on -

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Microsoft has confirmed that Lens, its popular free mobile scanner app, will be retired starting September and be removed from app stores by mid-November this year, says PDFgear. As a result, millions of Lens users will soon be looking for an alternative, ideally one that offers the same experience and remains free to use.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT LENS?

Over the past decade, Microsoft Lens has evolved from its beginnings as Office Lens on Windows Phone to amass over 92 million downloads, becoming a widely trusted mobile app known for its simple, powerful, and free scanning and conversion features.

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