# Elfinbook - Scanner & OCR

> Take goodnotes, pdf expert

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1186551971](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1186551971)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1186551971`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hangzhou Qihui Technology Co., Ltd
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (351 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7.5
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-11
- **First published:** 2016-12-18
- **Size:** 215 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elfinbook-scanner-ocr/id1186551971)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.elfinbook.com/help?key=term\_privacy](https://api.elfinbook.com/help?key=term_privacy)

## Description

Instantly transform your handwritten notes into crisp, editable images using the ELFINBOOK notebook. With mobile scanning, the app crops and auto-enhances for sharp text and graphics, while OCR extracts editable text from sketches, making sharing and revising as easy as typing. It also supports a variety of pen styles and a built-in writing pad to capture thoughts exactly as you write on paper, with auto-zoom for comfortable detail.

Stay organized and secure: browse notes in an easy-tree structure, pin frequently viewed documents in a portal, and password-protect your notes. Auto-backup and cloud sync keep your notes safe across devices, syncing to Evernote, Google Drive, OneNote, and more. Export as PDF or JPEG and share via Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, WeChat, or Email.

## Rankings

- #85,782 — Overall
- #73 — ocr

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Elfinbook for its strong OCR, easy scanning, and excellent digital organization that saves paper and integrates with Notability and cloud storage. Accessibility features and a user-friendly experience are also highlighted by visually impaired users. However, recurring issues include app instability (crashes/not staying open), login/registration and connectivity failures, and camera problems. OCR reliability is mixed, with some misreads and need for manual correction. Customer support is frequently criticized. Overall, the app is valuable for many, but stability, login, and export concerns limit its reliability.

### Pros

- Strong OCR and handwriting recognition enabling searchable text.
- Easy, convenient scanning with automatic edge detection and page straightening.
- Reduces paper usage and improves organization with searchable notes and folders.
- Accessibility support and voiceover compatibility for visually impaired users.
- Good export/sharing options to Notability and cloud storage.

### Cons

- App instability and crashes; won't stay open.
- Login/registration and connectivity issues; can't sign in or connect.
- Camera capture problems; camera often doesn't work.
- OCR reliability inconsistent; misreads and requires manual edits.
- Customer support unresponsive or poor.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1186551971)