The idea behind the app was to create aphoto scannerthat works with existingphoto storageand sharing applications.
Getting the photo lined up properly is also a chore.
Google PhotoScan removes those obstacles todigitizing old photos.
Google PhotoScan scans images at 72 pixels per inch.
How to Use the Google Scanner App to Digitize Photos
Google PhotoScan is available foriOSorAndroiddevices.
Once youve downloaded it, the install process is easy.
When you launch the app, a short video will illustrate how to scan photos.
SelectStart Scanningto walk through the install process.
SelectAllowon the two permission screens.
The first time you scan a photo, PhotoScan will walk you through the process.
you’re able to scan pictures that are hanging on a wall or behind a glass frame.
Select theShutterbutton to take the picture.
PhotoScan prompts you to place an empty circle over a white dot.
When the circle meets the dot,hold it there until the dot turns blue.
Repeat the process with the remaining dots to finish the scan.
Photo Scanning Tips
How to Adjust Scanned Photos
Scanned photos are sometimes stitched together incorrectly.
If the image is still distorted when you scan it, try placing it on a different background.
Images may also be turned sideways during capture.
To fix this, select theRotatebutton.
Once youve righted the picture, it will stay that way.
To correct that, selectAdjust cornersand then tap and drag the white corner dots to the correct position.
There is a circle that magnifies the area around the dot to help you better align the corners.
When youve finished, selectDone.
You also have the option to upload the image to a storage space or social media.
Remember that all images stored on Google Photos count toward your 15GB free storage allotment.
To save space, consider saving photos in the more compressed Storage Saver tier as opposed to Original quality.
With the image open, select theSharemenu icon in the upper right corner.
