Google Drive’s big document scanner overhaul is finally here — don’t overlook its power

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Google Drive finally gets a major scanner upgrade with smarter on-device AI features and a refreshed Material 3 Expressive design. New Smart Batch Scanning lets you scan multiple pages continuously without manually capturing each page. Auto-Best Frame automatically swaps blurry scans with clearer shots, while Duplicate Detection prevents repeated pages.

Google Drive’s built-in scanner has been one of its underrated features hiding in plain sight. It lets users scan receipts, contracts, forms, and handwritten notes directly from their phones and store them as searchable PDFs in Drive.