Retirement of Microsoft Lens
14 days ago
- #Microsoft Lens
- #App Retirement
- #Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android starting September 15, 2025.
- Support ends on November 15, 2025, and new scans will not be possible after December 15, 2025.
- Previous scans remain accessible as long as the app is installed.
- Microsoft Lens will be removed from app stores on November 15, 2025.
- Recommended alternative: Microsoft 365 Copilot app with built-in scanning.
- Steps to scan with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Open app, select Create tab, and use Scan feature.
- Access past scans in Microsoft Lens via MyScans or in Microsoft 365 Copilot via My Creations.
- Android users need All Files Access permission for local scans.
- Unsupported features in Microsoft 365 Copilot: OneNote/Word/PowerPoint direct save, business card scanning, read out loud, Immersive Reader.