Microsoft Lens - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Microsoft Lens's Convert to PDF feature for its ease of use and efficiency. They find it helpful for capturing photos of documents and converting them into PDF files quickly. Users report that it allows for trimming and enhancing images before conversion, and they value the ability to merge multiple photos into one PDF. However, some note that the PDF pages are in picture format, limiting text copying and pasting. They also mention that the interface could use improvement. Of the 24 Microsoft Lens users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Convert to PDF, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight Microsoft Lens's Text Extraction feature for its accuracy and speed, thanks to its OCR technology. They find it valuable for extracting text from images and documents, even with unusual formatting. Users appreciate being able to copy and paste extracted text easily. However, they note that while it works well for printed text, it struggles with handwritten notes. They say it’s a lifesaver for avoiding manual typing and mention its importance for maintaining text clarity and accuracy. Of the 22 Microsoft Lens users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Text Extraction, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Microsoft Lens uses OCR (optical character recognition) technology to accurately extract text from images and documents, even in cases where the text is partially obscured or has unusual formatting.”

Esad S.

Regional Manager

“Text Extraction in Microsoft Lens enables the access to extract text from images in a blink and allow one to copy the text to clipboard without having for the first process to save the whole document.”

Abraham K.

Graphic Designer

Reviewers indicate that Microsoft Lens's Document Conversion feature is efficient and versatile. They appreciate the ability to convert images to various formats, including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Users find it helpful for storing and sharing documents in different formats and mention its fast conversion process. They report that it supports multiple formats like jpeg and png, making it convenient for different needs. However, some users feel that the conversion options are limited. Of the 23 Microsoft Lens users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Document Conversion, 91% rated this feature as important or highly important.