Scan on the go: Files by Google gets a built-in document scanner for Pixel phones
TL;DR:
- The Files by Google app for Pixel phones is rolling out a new feature: a built-in document scanner
- The update is delivered via a server-side change
- Pixel users should check their devices to see if this new feature is available
The Files by Google app is getting a new "scan" button that lets you digitize documents.
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Scanned documents are saved as PDF files under a new "Scanned" collection under "Documents" (the actual location is /Files by Google/Scanned).
Like the document scanner in the Drive app,… pic.twitter.com/ve6lM49mL4
Once the scanning process wraps up, your transformed documents will find a home as PDFs in the app's new "Scanned" folder. It's worth noting that a document scanner is also present in the Google Drive app, and the one integrated into Files By Google operates similarly by identifying and processing documents directly on the device.
It seems this feature is currently making its way to numerous Pixel device users. If you happen to own one, it's worth checking to see if this handy addition has already landed on your device.
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