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

Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Mobile Google Drive's big document scanner overhaul is finally here — don't overlook its power Google Drive finally gets a massive document scanner upgrade, but your phone needs 8GB of RAM to run it. By Jay Bonggolto • 5 hours ago • 0 • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR 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. Over time, Google has gradually improved the tool with auto-capture, JPEG export support, and image enhancements such as shadow removal and white balance correction. Now it looks like Google is pushing things much further. A recent screen recording shared on X by Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, reveals that Google Drive is rolling out a redesigned document scanner with some powerful on-device upgrades. Sameer Samat / X It brings a Material 3 Expressive viewfinder and a set of new tools to speed up your workflow. The big new feature here is Smart Batch Scanning. You don’t need to take pictures one at a time; you just hover over multiple pages with your phone. It feels much more like recording a seamless video, with previews of pages popping up instantly at the bottom of your screen. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? Set us as a favorite source in Google Discover to never miss our latest exclusive reports, expert analysis, and much more. You can also set us as a prefe