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

The Microsoft Lens app for Android and iPhone began life as Office Lens for Windows Phone, but whatever the name, it's finally heading off to retirement.