About ScanWow

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Quick product facts

ScanWow is a document scanner app for iPhone and iPad. Version 3.0 brings a completely redesigned UI, on-device full-text search across scans, automatic iCloud Backup, Siri & Shortcuts support, and import from Photos, Files, and PDFs: alongside its core OCR and PDF export workflow.

Category
Document Scanner
Platform
iOS, iPhone and iPad
Primary Output
PDF + OCR Text
Privacy Option
On-device text recognition; Magic Cloud can be turned off
Pricing
Free download + one-time Pro unlock
Support
/support page
Current Version
3.0: redesigned UI
OCR Languages
17 languages
Backup
Automatic iCloud (Pro)

What ScanWow is used for

  • Scanning receipts for bookkeeping
  • Capturing contracts and forms
  • Digitizing office paperwork
  • Exporting searchable PDF files (from version 3.0.5) and copying the recognized text
  • Searching scans by the text inside them (on-device)
  • Importing PDF attachments from email directly into the app
  • Sending scanned content into AI workflows

Who it is for

Small business owners, operations teams, students, and individuals who want simple scanning workflows without subscription overload.

Knowledge base references

Official app listing

Download on the App Store

Frequently asked questions

Is ScanWow free?

ScanWow is free to download. Advanced usage is available through a one-time Pro unlock.

Does ScanWow support OCR?

Yes. ScanWow extracts text from scanned documents so users can search, copy, and process content more easily.

Can ScanWow connect to AI agents?

Yes. ScanWow's Secure API Export sends scans and their text to an HTTPS endpoint you run, which can feed an OpenClaw agent set up with the scanwow-sync skill.

Where can I get support?

Visit the support page for help and contact options.