Paper Scanner Blog
Tips, real-world workflows, and release notes from the team behind Paper Scanner.
Cloud sync: mirror your library to your own Drive or iCloud
Paper Scanner mirrors the document library to the user's own Google Drive or iCloud folder. This post covers use cases, configuration steps, and restore workflow.
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- Documents
Folders and tags: organising a scannable library
Paper Scanner supports nested folders and many-to-many tags in the same library. The two models answer different questions; this post explains when and how to combine them.
- OCR
On-device OCR: searchable text from every scanned page
Paper Scanner runs OCR on-device using Apple and Google ML kits, supporting Latin and CJK scripts. This post covers capabilities, use cases, best practices, and language support.
- PDF Export
Export multi-page PDF with optional password protection
Paper Scanner merges multi-page scans into a single PDF with optional password protection. This post covers export flow, when to split, password setup, and large-batch handling.
- Pro
Free vs Pro: scope, pricing, and subscription mechanics
Paper Scanner Pro unlocks unlimited OCR, removes ads, and adds cloud sync. This post details each tier's contents, who should subscribe, and what happens when subscription ends.
- Scanning
Ultra-wide capture: fit A3 and bound documents in a single frame
Paper Scanner's ultra-wide lens covers approximately 120° of field of view, fitting large pages in a single frame. This post covers use cases, lens trade-offs, and best practices.
- Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting stalled iCloud uploads
When iCloud sync appears stuck, the cause is usually one of four system conditions. This post lists them in order of frequency and explains how to verify and resolve each.