Microsoft Lens was that type of app: a mobile document scanner that turned paper documents, business cards, receipts, and anything else into easily readable digital files. Now that app is being discontinued, Microsoft says, as it directs its users to its Copilot AI chat app instead.

Microsoft Lens, which was launched in 2015, will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting September 15, 2025. Users will still be able to use its scanning features until December 15, 2025, if the app is already on their device.

Microsoft Lens is shutting down. Learn about the retirement timeline, data access, and the replacement app, Microsoft 365 Copilot.