--- description: Detailed reviews on Microsoft Lens based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Microsoft Lens with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Microsoft Lens Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [OCR Software](/directory/1571/ocr/software) > [Microsoft Lens](/software/126347/microsoft-office-lens) # Microsoft Lens Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/126347/microsoft-office-lens Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/126347/microsoft-office-lens?page=2) > Microsoft Lens (formerly Microsoft Office Lens) is an optical character recognition (OCR) solution designed to help businesses of all sizes capture and record information from images, documents, notes, whiteboards, business cards and more. It allows users to scan and create digital copy of any printed or written text. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 276 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 276 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Product is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Convert to PDF - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Extraction Software - Data Import/Export - Document Conversion - Document Imaging - Document Storage - File Sharing Software - Full Text Search - ID Scanning - Image Pre-processing - Multiple Output Formats - Offline Access - PDF Conversion - Search/Filter - Secure Data Storage - Text Editing - Text Extraction - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (4 total) - Microsoft OneNote - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [OCR Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1571/ocr/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Sometimes the size of the image to extract text from can be difficult > > This is such an exceptional time saver. No more time needs to be wasted by mindlessly copying out work from paper to digital storage ----- ### "Scanning Made Easy with Office Lens" — 5.0/5 > **Jim Paul** | *November 5, 2020* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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\! ----- ### "Mice office lens" — 3.0/5 > **Minenhle** | *March 23, 2022* | Capital Markets | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Dynamics of new features and always improving with new technology for future use , everything you needed is on one particular place > > **Cons**: Always need update it requires a lot data networks and It consumer q lot of space in computer sometimes it over heating leading to computer to be slower when functioning > > It good uses for business purposes ----- ### "Worth a revisit" — 4.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *May 14, 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Simple tool for pdf conversion and good for microfot users only because has limited tools" — 4.0/5 > **Prathima** | *February 23, 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: the interface is very simple and minimal and has very limited tools though. the text extraction is good and the data capture and transfer is also very fast and efficient. the full text speech is also helpful and so is the text editing tool too. > > **Cons**: there are very limited no of tools and personalization options. also the sharing options are even limited. the conversion to pdf has very limited tools which are so many when compared to other apps. > > overall i feel like microsoft lens is good for microsoft users only who need very simple pdf and document converter with minimal interface and with text editing and full text speech options. ----- Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/126347/microsoft-office-lens?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/126347/microsoft-office-lens) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data