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How do I Scan a Document with Google Lens?

Published in Google Lens Scanning 2 mins read

To scan a document with Google Lens, you'll need to use the Google Search app on your phone. Here's how:

Steps to Scan a Document Using Google Lens

  1. Prepare your document: Lay the document you want to scan on a flat surface.
  2. Open the Google Search app: Launch the Google search application on your smartphone.
  3. Access Google Lens: Within the Google Search app, locate and tap the Google Lens icon (it typically looks like a camera).
  4. Position the camera: Point your phone's camera at the document you want to scan. Make sure the entire document is within the frame.
  5. Capture the document: The Google Lens will automatically scan the text and image from your document.
  6. Interact with the scan: You can then interact with the scanned text or image. For instance, you can copy text, translate it, search for information about it, or save it as an image.

Example from a Reference

According to a YouTube video, the process involves placing the document on a flat surface and opening the Google Search app to use Google Lens.

Additional Tips

  • Ensure adequate lighting to improve scan quality.
  • If scanning text, verify it is accurately recognized before copying or sharing.
Step Action
1 Place document flat
2 Open Google Search App
3 Click on the Google Lens icon
4 Position the camera
5 Google Lens automatically scans
6 Interact with the scan

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