About PhotoScan
PhotoScan is a photography tool from Google LLC that turns printed pictures into digital copies using nothing more than your device camera. It ships as a single installable package, com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner, and is aimed at anyone with drawers of paper snapshots worth preserving.
What the app is built to handle At its core, PhotoScan is about capturing physical photographs and converting them into image files you can keep on your device. Instead of simply snapping a picture of a print, the app is structured around a dedicated scanning flow for paper photos, keeping the workflow focused on one task rather than mixing it with broader editing features.
Device and storage requirements The build requires Android 5.0 or newer, so handsets and tablets running the required version or newer releases can install it. The download occupies 32.3 MB, a modest footprint that leaves plenty of room for the resulting scans to accumulate as your collection grows.
Version and release information The current build is 1.7.1.539739820, dated 2023-07-24. If you are tracking releases, that identifier is the one to compare against, and updating to it ensures you are running the latest package published by the developer.
Publisher and listing details PhotoScan sits in the photography category and comes from Google LLC, a developer with a long history of camera and gallery software. The listing does not provide a content rating, so users who rely on age classifications should note that this information is unavailable here.
APK Information
- Version
- 1.7.1.539739820
- Size
- 32.3 MB
- Android
- 5.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Jul 24, 2023
- Package
- com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Photo scanning
Camera capture
Print to digital
Photography tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Android version does PhotoScan need?
The build requires Android 5.0 or newer, so devices running that version or anything more recent should be able to install it. Devices on older releases will not satisfy the requirement. If you are unsure of your current version, you can check it in your device settings before installing the package com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner.
How much storage space will the install take?
The package occupies 32.3 MB of storage. That is the footprint of the installed app itself, so make sure your device has at least that much free space available before starting the installation. Any images you create with the app will sit on top of that figure, so leaving a comfortable buffer is a good idea if you plan to scan a large batch of photos.
Who publishes this app and what is it called?
The app is named PhotoScan and is published by Google LLC. It is filed under the photography category and is identified by the package name com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner. That package identifier is what distinguishes it from other camera and scanning utilities, and it is the value you would look at when confirming that the correct build is installed on your device.
What version is current and when was it released?
The latest version listed is 1.7.1.539739820, published on 2023-07-24. Comparing that identifier with what is installed on your device tells you whether you have the current release. If your installed build shows a different string, you are running an older package and should update to receive the most recent changes from the developer.
Is a content rating shown for this app?
No content rating is provided for this listing, so the information is unavailable rather than hidden. Anyone selecting apps based on age classifications will not find a rating to reference here, and may need to judge suitability by examining what the app actually does once installed.
