# Mini Scanner -PDF Scanner App

> Fast easy way to scanner, professional pdf documents, Support SD card + Send Fax

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simplescan.miniscanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Easy inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 1,229,939
- **Rating:** 4.87 / 5 (12,823 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.7
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-15
- **First published:** 2017-05-20
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplescan.miniscanner)
- **Website:** [https://www.tongsoftinfo.com](https://www.tongsoftinfo.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/mini-scanner](https://sites.google.com/view/mini-scanner)

## Description

Mini Scanner - PDF Scanner App transforms your phone into a powerful portable scanner. Quickly scan documents, photos, receipts, and reports with automatic edge detection and image enhancement. Save scans as high-quality JPEG or PDF files, organize them into folders, and protect with passwords. The app supports color, grayscale, and black & white scanning modes, and lets you set PDF page sizes like A4, Letter, or Legal.

Sharing is seamless with options to email, print, upload to Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, WhatsApp, or send via fax. Direct WiFi connection to your computer is also supported. Compatible with Android 3.0+, Mini Scanner is ideal for office, school, or home use offering fast, professional document scanning and management in one simple application.

## Rankings

- #60,610 — Overall
- #1 — pdf grayscale

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.simplescan.miniscanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Mini Scanner for its ease of use, high-quality PDF output, and reliable performance over years, with many upgrading to the full version. The app is frequently described as a top scanning tool and well-suited for regular use. However, reviewers note two recurring drawbacks: intrusive ads that are forced to be watched, and camera compatibility problems on certain devices, particularly related to landscape orientation and Samsung Ultra Wide cameras. Overall, it remains a trusted choice but can be hampered by ads and device-specific issues.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a well-developed interface.
- Produces high-quality PDFs.
- Long-term reliability; users have used it for years and many upgrade to the full version.
- Strong overall scanning performance and is highly regarded by users.

### Cons

- Intrusive ads that force a viewing experience with no skip option.
- Camera compatibility issues on some devices, including lingering landscape orientation and problems with Samsung Ultra Wide cameras.

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