PhotoScan by Google Photos

Name: PhotoScan by Google Photos
Rating: 4.062774 (204915 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC

Photos from the past, meet scanner from the future.

Features & Capabilities

PhotoScan by Google Photos transforms how you digitize your printed photos. Use your phone's camera to create enhanced, glare-free scans with a step-by-step capture process ensuring perfect results every time.

Key features include automatic cropping via edge detection, perspective correction for straight rectangular scans, and smart rotation to keep your photos properly oriented. Scan your memories quickly without the hassle of manual editing.

Keep your scans safe and organized by backing them up in Google Photos. Benefit from easy searching, editing with filters and advanced controls, and share your cherished memories effortlessly with others through simple links.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.7.1.539739820 Last updated: 2023-07-24

Version code:

156015

Creation date:

2016-11-15

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

32.30MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,170 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#3 in camera scanning keyword 30 #5 in scan keyword 28

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner

Email:

ap*****@google.com

Website:

https://support.google.com/photos?p=scan_help

User Reviews

Users praise auto-cropping and glare removal and the app's usefulness, but complain about a mandatory watermark, device compatibility with newer Android versions, missing export options, and inconsistent scan quality or circle-detection issues.

Pros

Auto-cropping and corner detection with glare removal when the scan works.
Simple, straightforward to use.
Useful for both business and personal use; highly regarded app from Google.
High-quality scans when instructions are followed (looks like a real scanner).

Cons

Mandatory watermark on all scans; cannot remove (workarounds like screenshots are required).
Incompatibility with newer devices/Android versions; not available on newer models.
No built-in export/upload to Google Photos and no PDF export option.
Scan quality can be poor with glare or blur; processing can be slow.
Occasional circle/detection issues causing 'Scan NOT Completed' or inability to move the circle.