Tech Desk
Aug 17, 2024
Google Drive offers its users free storage, making it easy to organise their files. The free cloud-based service is now expanding its ability to save scanned documents in JPEG format.
Previously, the app allowed users to scan physical documents and upload them to the cloud within the app but it was limited to PDFs only.
Moreover, it also offers an automatic capture option when the camera is aligned with a document, an option to import a file from the camera roll and a scanner button shortcut that allows scanning faster.
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The search giant announced the rollout of the new update in a Workspace Updates post, highlighting its features.
As JPEG files are usually smaller in size as compared to PDFs and therefore, scanned documents are easily uploaded to the cloud using mobile data.
Additionally, using the scanner, you can access other tools such as automatic capture and cropping to remove stains and fingers that might have appeared in the document or filters to enhance text visibility.
As of now, the feature is available for Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts on Android and iOS versions while it will be rolling out to the public shortly.
