What you should know
- Google has announced a major update to the Google Drive scanner feature, making it easier to scan and arrange physical documents. The scanner is now also available on iOS devices.
- Android users will benefit from the integration of the Google Pixel camera with the Google Drive scanner, streamlining the scanning process for a smoother user experience.
- The update introduces several new features including automatic capture, enhanced camera viewfinder, camera roll import, a dedicated scanner button, and a machine learning-powered title suggestion feature.
- The update is being progressively rolled out to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts, with title suggestions currently only available in the U.S.
Full Story
Google’s just announced a major revamp of its Drive scanner feature. The aim? To make scanning and organizing physical documents a whole lot easier.
Now, if you’re an iPhone or iPad user, you’re in luck. The scanner’s now available on iOS devices. So, you can take full advantage of its new capabilities.
Android users, you’re not left out. The Google Drive scanner update has some extra benefits for you. It now uses the Google Pixel camera. This integration means the scanning process is more streamlined. It’s a smoother ride for users.
So, what changes can you expect after the update? Well, there’s automatic capture. The scanner automatically captures your document. The result? A flawless scan, every time.
Then, there’s the enhanced camera viewfinder. Lining up your documents for a clear, crisp scan is now a piece of cake.
You can also import scanned documents from your camera roll. It’s seamless. And there’s a dedicated scanner button. Just one tap to start scanning.
There’s also a title suggestion feature. It’s powered by machine learning and helps you name your scanned documents.
But wait, there’s more! The update also expands the Google Drive scanner and title suggestion features to iOS. This means iPhone and iPad users can now easily scan and manage physical documents.
The update is being rolled out progressively to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts. No admin control needed. But note, title suggestions are only available in the U.S.
On both Android and iOS, using the new Google Drive scanner is a cinch. Just open the Drive app, and scan a document using the camera icon or the “Scan” button under the “+” icon. Once scanned, check and adjust the automatic cropping, scan any necessary additional pages, apply any desired filters, and then save to Drive.
This revamped Google Drive scanner feature is a big step forward in document scanning and organization. It’s in line with recent updates that Google has made within the Messages app using the Pixel Camera. The enhanced capabilities and expanded availability across Android and iOS devices make it easier than ever for users to manage their physical documents digitally.
