CamScanner HD - Scanner Fax for Android

Quick overview

CamScanner HD — often shortened to CamScanner — is a freemium mobile tool for turning paper documents into digital files. It works with a wide range of printed items and provides basic editing and export features so you can carry important paperwork on your phone.

What kinds of papers you can convert

• Business cards
• Repair manuals and instruction booklets
• Receipts and coupons
• Contracts and agreements
• Handwritten notes and memos
• Newsletters and flyers

Plans and main restrictions

The app is available in two tiers: a no-cost edition and a paid, full-featured release. The free edition lets you create up to 50 documents, with each document limited to a maximum of 10 pages. There is also a per-scan batch limit (a small cap on how many captures you can include at once), and exported PDFs include a watermark. Upgrading to the premium version removes these limits and the watermark.

How to scan a paper item

1. Launch the app and tap the camera icon to begin.
2. Position the page inside the viewfinder and make sure the camera’s autofocus is enabled for the sharpest result.
3. Adjust the crop by dragging the corner and edge markers to frame only the content you want.
4. Let the app apply automatic brightness, contrast, and clarity corrections, or fine-tune those settings manually from the image-enhancement menu.
5. Apply one of the app’s built-in filters if you want a different look or better legibility.

Storing and sharing your scans

• Send scanned files directly by email or upload them to cloud services like Google Drive.
• Save copies to removable storage (SD card) for offline backups and easy recovery.
• Use the app’s own cloud storage to keep documents synchronized across devices — note that an account is required for automatic uploads.

Final assessment

CamScanner is a practical, on-the-go solution for digitizing physical paperwork. The free tier is somewhat limited but still useful for short-term needs, and the app’s cropping and enhancement tools produce readable outputs so long as the device camera can focus properly. For heavier usage or to remove restrictions, the paid version provides the full feature set.