OneDrive (Scan)
OneDrive (Scan) is an AI tool in our Productivity list. Microsoft's recommended replacement for the retired Microsoft Lens: scan to PDF in the OneDrive app, with text recognition We rate it Easy difficulty. This page summarizes who it's for, our verified price as of 2026-10-15, and when we'd pick an alternative instead.
Best for
Microsoft's recommended replacement for the retired Microsoft Lens: scan to PDF in the OneDrive app, with text recognition — especially for scan, scanner, document, scan document, receipt.
Not for
Jobs outside productivity, or when a dedicated specialist tool in another category fits better.
Verified pricing
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (verified) | Free with a Microsoft account (5 GB) |
| Price checked | 2026-10-15 |
| Free plan | Free Microsoft account with 5 GB |
| Difficulty | Easy |
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FAQ
Is OneDrive (Scan) free?
Free Microsoft account with 5 GB
What is OneDrive (Scan) best for?
Microsoft's recommended replacement for the retired Microsoft Lens: scan to PDF in the OneDrive app, with text recognition — especially for scan, scanner, document, scan document, receipt.
What are good OneDrive (Scan) alternatives?
In our directory, start with Adobe Scan, ChatGPT, Claude. Each tool page explains when to pick it instead.
Sources we used
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/document-scanning
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.skydrive
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/microsoft-storage-faqs
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lens/retirement-of-microsoft-lens
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