Microsoft Lens Is Riding Into the Sunset, if You Even Remember Using It

Still Using Microsoft Lens? You Only Have a Few Weeks to Find an Alternative

Microsoft originally planned to shut down its mobile scanner by Dec. 15, but it's now pushed that to March 9, giving you about two months to switch to another app.

Microsoft is retiring the Lens scanner app for iOS, Android

Microsoft has started retiring the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices on Friday, January 9th, with plans to remove it from app stores next month.

Microsoft Lens is riding into the sunset, if you even remember using it

Microsoft Lens is shutting down on iOS and Android with two deadlines. It leaves app stores February 9, 2026, and stops making new scans March 9, 2026. Here’s how to prepare.

Microsoft sets a final date to kill off its beloved Lens PDF Scanner

Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Microsoft Lens will now be removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store on February 9, 2026, with all support ending the same day. Users can continue to create new scans until March 9, 2026; after this date, the app will only allow access to existing local files. Microsoft recommends switching to the OneDrive app, but the app lacks the simplicity of the original standalone Lens app. Micros…