Genius Scan - PDF Scanner

Genius Scan is a document scanner app in your pocket.

Genius Scan - PDF Scanner

App stats

Version: 7.23.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-27)
Creation date: 2013-08-26
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • use accounts on the device
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Genius Scan is a scanner app that lets you quickly scan your paper documents on the go and export them as multiple scan PDF files.

*** 20+ million users and 1000s of small businesses use the Genius Scan scanner app ***

Place any document in front of your device’s camera: our scanner app automatically recognizes the paper against the background, crops it, and cleans up the result. You obtain a crisp, legible scan. The batch scanner lets you scan dozens of pages in a matter of seconds. Powerful tools help you organize, share, or archive your PDF documents.

Genius Scan will replace your desktop scanner and you will never look back.

== KEY FEATURES ==

Smart Scanning:

The Genius Scan scanner app includes all the features to make great scans.

- Document detection & background removal
- Distortion correction
- Shadow removal and defect cleanup
- Filters (black & white, whiteboard, photo)
- Batch scanning

PDF Creation & Editing:

Genius Scan is the best PDF scanner. Scan not just to images, but full PDF documents.

- Automatically combine each scan into PDF documents
- Document merging & splitting
- Multiple page PDF creation
- Photos and PDF import

Security & Privacy:

- On-device document processing
+ Biometric unlock
+ PDF password encryption

Scans Organization:

More than just a PDF scanner app, Genius Scan also lets you organize your scans.

- Document tagging
- Metadata and content search
+ Smart document renaming (custom templates, …)
+ Backup and multi-device sync with Genius Cloud (separate subscription)

Export:

Your scans aren't stuck in your scanner app, you can export them to any other app or services you use.

- Email
+ Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Expensify, Google Drive, OneDrive, FTP, WebDAV.
+ Any WebDAV compatible service such as Citrix ShareFile, NextCloud, ownCloud, Synology, Yandex.
+ Automatic background auto-export

OCR (Text Recognition):

In addition to scanning, this scanner app gives you additional understanding of your scans.

+ Extract text from each scan
+ Searchable PDF creation
+ Scan business cards to create contacts

The features denoted with [+] are available as part of a Genius Scan Plus subscription.

== ABOUT US ==

It’s in the heart of Paris, France that The Grizzly Labs develops the Genius Scan scanner app. We take pride in crafting apps that help millions of users throughout the world and hold ourselves to the highest standards in terms of quality and privacy. Get in touch with us @thegrizzlylabs if you have any questions.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly interface and simplicity in scanning documents
  • Quick and efficient scanning process
  • High-quality scans with good contrast and legibility
  • No ads in the free version
  • Effective document management features
Cons
  • Limited features in the free version, requiring a subscription for advanced functionality
  • The cropping system can be cumbersome and not precise
  • Auto-capture feature can be slow, causing delays
  • Annual subscription is not ideal for infrequent users; a monthly option is preferred
  • Some users feel that updates have made the app less user-friendly
Most mentioned
  • Fast scanning speed
  • Quality of scans
  • Subscription model for premium features
  • Limited editing options
  • Document organization capabilities
User reviews
This app is one of the best scanners. It got me through the Covid lockdown in highschhool, and still finds its use in college applications. Support was very helpful; they helped restore my lifetime payment from the old version of this app to the new one. I also like the implementation of their own cloud storage service! I do think the Plus plan should still have a lifetime option due to not needing to pay for cloud storage, imo. But the convenience of the plus plan is worth the money.
by IslaDoesStuffs, 2024-10-24

Works very well, but I do not like being forced into an annual subscription if I want the premium features. The paywall is fine, but I'd prefer monthly billing, even at a higher cost. Unlike many, I will need this app only occasionally, so an annual sub doesn't make sense for me. Better still if I could pay once and be done with it, which I understand *used* to be the pricing model. Either way, you'll get no subscription from me. I'll cope with less functionality for the few scans I need.
by Josh Manning, 2024-10-01

I haven't entirely mastered the app yet because the darn thing is so fast to perform second scan after doing the first I can't even decide if it was a good scan or not. If I can do some minor editing to improve the final product. I haven't looked yet but, if not a feature already please consider pausing between scan and let the Consumer decide when they're ready to do another scan.
by Todd B., 2024-09-21
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