Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Microsoft Lens Scanning App to Shut Down on December 15
Microsoft is getting rid of its popular scanning app called Microsoft Lens, which lets you scan documents and pictures with your phone.
The app, once called Office Lens, has been used by millions.
You can keep using it to scan things until December 15th, but after that, you won't be able to make new scans.
Microsoft wants people to switch to their Copilot app instead, but that app doesn't have all the same features.
You can also try other scanning apps if you like.
Microsoft Lens, a popular scanning app, will shut down on December 15.
The app, previously known as Office Lens, has over 50 million downloads.
Users can use the scanning feature until December 15.
After the shutdown, creating new scans will be impossible, but saved scans remain.
Microsoft suggests transitioning to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, though it lacks Lens features.
- Who
- Microsoft is shutting down the app for its users.
- What
- Microsoft Lens, a document scanning app, is shutting down.
- When
- Scanning features will be available until December 15.
- Where
- The app is used on Android and iOS devices.
- Why
- The article does not specify the exact reason.
- App Name
- Microsoft Lens
- Original Name
- Office Lens
- Downloads
- 50+ million on Google Play Store
- Shutdown Date
- December 15, for scanning
- Alternative App
- Microsoft 365 Copilot