# CameraBoard: scan, ocr to PC

> Point phone camera at any text, barcode; type for you on PC/Mac. No more typing!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ocrkeyboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ocrkeyboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ocrkeyboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Will Y
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 9
- **Version:** 10.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-06
- **First published:** 2026-03-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocrkeyboard)
- **Website:** [https://www.qiany.me](https://www.qiany.me/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-CameraBoard-3232ac51d37580d788c3ff1d00f9af71](https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-CameraBoard-3232ac51d37580d788c3ff1d00f9af71)

## Description

See it; Scan it; Type it. CameraBoard turns your phone into a wireless OCR keyboard for your computer.<br><br>Point the camera at any printed text — a label, screen, book, whiteboard, form — and it instantly sends the recognized text to your computer as real keystrokes. No typing, no manual copy-paste, no OCR app switching and no more expensive scanners.<br><br>── CONNECTION MODES ──<br>• Bluetooth HID — pairs like a real keyboard, no software needed<br>• Wi-Fi Companion — reliable connection over wifi with the lightweight receiver app on PC/Mac<br>• Web Receiver — open a browser tab on your computer, no setup needed over same network but no typing capabilities<br><br>── KEY FEATURES ──<br>• Real-time OCR — fast, offline, on-device<br>• Adjustable scan box — drag and resize to target exactly what you need<br>• Filter modes — capture everything, or restrict to numbers, letters, or alphanumeric (Pro)<br>• Barcode scanning — scan QR codes, UPC, EAN, Code 128 and more<br>• Scan history — review and re-send previous captures (Pro)<br>• Works with any PC apps just like a keyboard<br><br>── PERFECT FOR ──<br>• Entering serial numbers, product codes, and license keys from labels in batch<br>• Transcribing printed forms, invoices, or documents into your computer<br>• Scanning barcodes directly into inventory or POS software<br>• Reading text from screens you can&#39;t copy from<br>• Accessible data entry without a physical keyboard<br><br>── PRO FEATURES ──<br>Upgrade to Pro to unlock:<br>✓ No ads<br>✓ Scan history (up to 200 entries)<br>✓ Advanced filter modes<br><br>No data collected; everything stays on your phone!

## Rankings

- #2,824,202 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ocrkeyboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ocrkeyboard)