Published 15:34 IST, June 30th 2020

CamScanner alternatives that will fulfill all your scanning needs

After the recent ban of CamScanner, you will most likely need another app to scan your documents. Read on for the best CamScanner alternatives to try out.

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Indian government has recently imposed a ban on 59 Chinese apps that were engd in activities risking sovereignty and integrity of India and were also prejudicial to  security of state and public order. TikTok, ShareIt, and UC Browser are some of hugely popular names that are banned in country.

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Is CamScanner a Chinese app?

CamScanner is a scan-to-PDF tool for mobile devices and comes from Chinese developer, INTSIG Information Co. Ltd. And while app is still available on Google Play Store and App Store, it will likely be removed from both platforms in India very soon. However, if you are one of active users of this easy-to-use document scanner, you are probably looking out for a replacement. So, we have compiled a list of some of best and highly-trusted CamScanner alternatives that you can try out right w.

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Best CamScanner alternatives

obe Scan

obe Scan: PDF Scanner with OCR is one of first tools that comes to mind when you think of alternatives to CamScanner.  app comes from obe and can be easily considered as one of most trusted options in category. You can install obe Scan on your device for free and start scanning documents right away. app is available on both iOS and Android phones.

Microsoft Office Lens

Microsoft Office Lens is also a powerful tool that you can use to replace CamScanner on your device. As name suggests, app comes from Microsoft and allows users to scan all kinds of documents before exporting m directly to Word or PowerPoint. app is a better choice especially for those who are alrey part of Microsoft ecosystem.

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PhotoScan

Developed by Google, PhotoScan is ar perfect choice that t only allows you to scan your daily documents, but it also lets you digitize photos and scan it on a hurry. You can save se scanned photos as digital copies.

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Chinese apps banned list

CamScanner is among widely used Chinese applications that have been banned in India following order. You can check out list of all  59 Chinese apps banned in country:

Chinese apps banned list

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15:34 IST, June 30th 2020