**Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner App to Be Retired**
Microsoft has revealed plans to retire its Lens: PDF Scanner app for both iOS and Android, initiating a phased withdrawal beginning September 15, 2025. Users are encouraged to migrate to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app, which provides comparable features.
### Discontinuation Timeline
– **Mid-October 2025**: New downloads of the Microsoft Lens app will be halted.
– **Mid-November 2025**: The app will be removed from both the App Store and Google Play Store.
– **December 2025**: Users will be unable to create new scans, though access to previous scans in the MyScans folder will continue.
### Migration to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft advocates for the 365 Copilot app as a substitute for the Lens app. Users can retrieve scans stored in OneDrive via the MyCreations section within the Copilot app. Nonetheless, the transition comes with certain restrictions.
### Limitations of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Although the Copilot app encompasses numerous features from Microsoft Lens, it presently does not offer:
– The capability to directly save scans to OneNote, Word, or PowerPoint.
– The ability to scan business cards into OneNote.
– Text-to-speech features and Immersive Reader support.
Microsoft is dedicated to improving the Copilot app by adding new functionalities in the future.
### Final Thoughts
With the impending discontinuation of the Microsoft Lens: PDF Scanner app, users should consider alternatives and get ready for the shift to Microsoft 365 Copilot. Input regarding the app’s retirement and possible alternatives is appreciated.
