Pic Scanner Gold: Scan Photos

Name: Pic Scanner Gold: Scan Photos
Price: 9.99 USD
Rating: 4.2 (271 reviews)
Author: App Initio Limited

Digitize Old Prints & Albums

$9.99

271 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

App Initio Limited
Language

EN
+ 7 More
Size

217.4
MB

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Batch scanning with AI-powered auto-cropping. 300 DPI resolution, EXIF date editing, and total privacy. One-time purchase: No subscriptions, no sign-ups, no hidden fees! PIC SCANNER GOLD – Photos & Album Scanner ----- Stop scanning old photos one by one. Pic Scanner Gold scans multiple photos - or an entire album page - with one click. It auto-crops, auto-enhances, and saves individual photos at 300 DPI. No other app does all this. Read all about our EXCLUSIVE features below. Pic Scanner Gold is the original multi-photo scanning app (since 2013), trusted by hundreds of thousands of families worldwide. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases or hidden fees. No ads. No watermark. One-time purchase for unlimited, lifetime use. WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT PIC SCANNER GOLD? ----- * Scans Multiple Photos at Once: Automatically detects and crops each image separately — saving hours of manual work. * Max-Resolution Scanning: Up to 48 MP on iPhone 14 Pro or Max and newer Pro/Max models (Most apps only offer 12 MP). * True 300 DPI Scans: High-quality. Great for reprints, photo books, scrapbooks, family history (Other apps only do 72 DPI). * 100% Privacy: Your family memories belong on your phone, not our servers. No accounts. No tracking. No data harvesting. * AI Automatic Cropping & Enhancement: Highly accurate edge detection. All processing done locally on your device. • AI Up-scaling for Small Photos: If the app determines that the scan is too small, it can auto-enlarge and sharpen it. * Metadata Editing: The ONLY scanner app with EXIF date, location, description editing: Vital for organizing old photos. • Captions to Save Memories: EXCLUSIVE! Lets you view and print date, locations, and descriptions below the photos! No other photo scanner makes it all so simple, or does it so well. COMPLETE EDITING & ORGANIZATION ----- • 25-tool image editor • Add captions below photos (unique feature) • Create albums • Auto-create Favorites • Instant slideshows with music • 200+ greeting cards & calendar designs Preserve memories — beautifully. SHARE & BACK UP ANYWHERE ----- • Save to Apple Photos • Sync via iCloud • Export to Mac or PC • Bulk-export albums as folders • Share via Messages, AirDrop, email, or social apps • Save in any cloud storage service NO NASTY SURPRISES ----- • No subscription • No in-app purchases • No ads • No watermark • No account required • No export limits • 100% on-device privacy Buy once. Own it forever. PERFECT FOR ----- • Digitizing old family photos • Preserving inherited albums • Genealogy & family history • Archiving printed pictures • Saving vintage Kodak prints • Creating memory books Paper fades. Digital lasts. MEDIA PRAISE ----- Featured by Cult of Mac, BBC, National Geographic Traveler, The Guardian, and more. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ----- Fast, friendly 100% human support. If you love old photos, you’ll love Pic Scanner Gold. *** Note: Not designed for scanning film negatives or slides.

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

271 Ratings

Great Photo Scanner
04/28/2018

pmkxx
First and foremost the customer support provided for this app is outstanding. I was tackling a big project, and got great tips and guidance through the process. If you are looking to scan old photos quickly and easily with excellent editing options, this is the app for you. It is not, however, the best for putting together slideshows or albums. The limitation of 24 photos maximum is more of a nod to that need, and does not accommodate more than a small project. I chose to scan all the photos I needed, and then exported them to iPhoto to create a slideshow there. There are, of course, other apps you can use for that purpose as well. Also, given the memory limitations of the app, I could only scan about 100 photos before needing to delete photos to be able to scan more. Over all, mission accomplished, and PicScanner was a key element to successful completion.

Developer Response
Thanks for the detailed feedback. Puzzled about the 'memory limitations' bit. The app has no such limit, and you can scan/save thousands of photos (The only limitation is the free space available on your iPhone or iPad). Please email us so we can help resolve this.
Great Photo Scanner
04/28/2018

pmkxx

First and foremost the customer support provided for this app is outstanding. I was tackling a big project, and got great tips and guidance through the process. If you are looking to scan old photos quickly and easily with excellent editing options, this is the app for you. It is not, however, the best for putting together slideshows or albums. The limitation of 24 photos maximum is more of a nod to that need, and does not accommodate more than a small project. I chose to scan all the photos I needed, and then exported them to iPhoto to create a slideshow there. There are, of course, other apps you can use for that purpose as well. Also, given the memory limitations of the app, I could only scan about 100 photos before needing to delete photos to be able to scan more. Over all, mission accomplished, and PicScanner was a key element to successful completion.
Developer Response 04/29/2018
Thanks for the detailed feedback. Puzzled about the 'memory limitations' bit. The app has no such limit, and you can scan/save thousands of photos (The only limitation is the free space available on your iPhone or iPad). Please email us so we can help resolve this.
Picscannergold is a Great Tool
02/20/2022

Papsview
In this day and age good tech service and/or customer service is unheard of. However these folks are absolutely the best. I have been using PSG for about 3 weeks as time has permitted. I had an issue with the remote shutter functionality and after them giving me suggestions and going through various settings and replacing the battery it is now working. Not exactly sure what the problem was but it is resolved. I sent a message at 1845 one evening and I got a reply at 0335 the next morning. As for the product itself it does exactly what it says it is supposed to do. I highly recommend reading the User Guide and also the many tips and tricks. It will save a lot of time and frustration if you do. I’m an old IT guy and I just waded in but I soon found out why the guide is there. After a short learning curve I was able to use a lot of the many functions the app provides with very good results on photos from 1920 to date. The cropping function was near perfect( tips and tricks) and the resolution quality is also very good. It does scan up to 4 photos at a time but as should be expected the resolution drops. I’ve done a few hundred scans and transferred to my PC. Also like being able to add desired text to the photos. I have flatbed scanner but this is much quicker by doing everything from within the app. Lots of functional tools. Overall this is a very good app and especially for the measly $7.99 one time cost. If you are looking for a photo scanner app that is easy to use and get great results you should be happy as I am with this app. AND the best tech support in the business. Dave

Developer Response
Thanks, Dave. We are working on more improvements and little bug-fixes; you should see them soon. For users having better camera than the iPhone's 12MP one, e.g. a DSLR, we have a powerful macOS app called SnipTag, but unfortunately no PC/Windows version.
Picscannergold is a Great Tool
02/20/2022

Papsview

In this day and age good tech service and/or customer service is unheard of. However these folks are absolutely the best. I have been using PSG for about 3 weeks as time has permitted. I had an issue with the remote shutter functionality and after them giving me suggestions and going through various settings and replacing the battery it is now working. Not exactly sure what the problem was but it is resolved. I sent a message at 1845 one evening and I got a reply at 0335 the next morning. As for the product itself it does exactly what it says it is supposed to do. I highly recommend reading the User Guide and also the many tips and tricks. It will save a lot of time and frustration if you do. I’m an old IT guy and I just waded in but I soon found out why the guide is there. After a short learning curve I was able to use a lot of the many functions the app provides with very good results on photos from 1920 to date. The cropping function was near perfect( tips and tricks) and the resolution quality is also very good. It does scan up to 4 photos at a time but as should be expected the resolution drops. I’ve done a few hundred scans and transferred to my PC. Also like being able to add desired text to the photos. I have flatbed scanner but this is much quicker by doing everything from within the app. Lots of functional tools. Overall this is a very good app and especially for the measly $7.99 one time cost. If you are looking for a photo scanner app that is easy to use and get great results you should be happy as I am with this app. AND the best tech support in the business. Dave
Developer Response 03/04/2022
Thanks, Dave. We are working on more improvements and little bug-fixes; you should see them soon. For users having better camera than the iPhone's 12MP one, e.g. a DSLR, we have a powerful macOS app called SnipTag, but unfortunately no PC/Windows version.
Photo scanning made easy and great quality
10/18/2020

dagold63
As with many is that started taking photos before the digital age, I’ve been looking for the right method to digitize my old photos for archive purposes and to enjoy them with digital collection. I considered photo scanning services (worried about privacy, quality and the prospect of loss), using a flatbed scanner (much slower, not significantly better, and needs special, more expensive software). This led me to using my iPhone (11). Simply taking photos of photos was cumbersome and not high quality. I then started reviewing AppStore apps. After trying a few, I happened across Pic Scanner Gold. It provides high quality results (improving low quality old photos significantly), doesn’t require long-term commitment (ie subscription), and a host of additional tools that are useful to work with my photos. Also, the help guides are extremely useful and practical to get the best results possible. As with any app, I have a few suggestions for improvement (eg HEIC format support) but the pros far, far exceed the cons. Additionally, technical support is both helpful and very responsive. In short, app is highly recommended if you need a quality and practical solution to migrate your photos.
Photo scanning made easy and great quality
10/18/2020

dagold63

As with many is that started taking photos before the digital age, I’ve been looking for the right method to digitize my old photos for archive purposes and to enjoy them with digital collection. I considered photo scanning services (worried about privacy, quality and the prospect of loss), using a flatbed scanner (much slower, not significantly better, and needs special, more expensive software). This led me to using my iPhone (11). Simply taking photos of photos was cumbersome and not high quality. I then started reviewing AppStore apps. After trying a few, I happened across Pic Scanner Gold. It provides high quality results (improving low quality old photos significantly), doesn’t require long-term commitment (ie subscription), and a host of additional tools that are useful to work with my photos. Also, the help guides are extremely useful and practical to get the best results possible. As with any app, I have a few suggestions for improvement (eg HEIC format support) but the pros far, far exceed the cons. Additionally, technical support is both helpful and very responsive. In short, app is highly recommended if you need a quality and practical solution to migrate your photos.
The best photo scanning app by far!
06/02/2019

merrittk
Like other reviewers I’ve tried just about every photo scanning app there is. This is hands down the best one out there! I’ve scanned hundreds of my personal family photos (ones dating back 100+ years ago) and have done some for my genealogical clients. Once I got used to working with the app, they’ve all turned out beautifully. I used to work in the collections management department of several museums and the scans I’ve gotten with this app are just about as good as the scans I’ve had using professional scanners. A lot of the other apps screwed with the color of the photo and the images would turn out warped. It was also hard to get a clear scan. With this one all you’ve got to do is scan it on a flat white surface from above. A word of advice, make sure you hold it still even after you’ve hit the button. Also make sure you’ve got your elbows planted firmly so you don’t shake your hands.If you have a lot of old (or not so old!) family photos you want to keep digitally keep forever, please skip the rest of the apps and download this one now! 😀

Developer Response
Thanks for your very generous, detailed review. Given your professional experience, if you have any suggestions for us to improve this app, we'd love if you email us. We'd also like to send you our 'tip sheets' for scanning, auto-cropping etc.
The best photo scanning app by far!
06/02/2019

merrittk

Like other reviewers I’ve tried just about every photo scanning app there is. This is hands down the best one out there! I’ve scanned hundreds of my personal family photos (ones dating back 100+ years ago) and have done some for my genealogical clients. Once I got used to working with the app, they’ve all turned out beautifully. I used to work in the collections management department of several museums and the scans I’ve gotten with this app are just about as good as the scans I’ve had using professional scanners. A lot of the other apps screwed with the color of the photo and the images would turn out warped. It was also hard to get a clear scan. With this one all you’ve got to do is scan it on a flat white surface from above. A word of advice, make sure you hold it still even after you’ve hit the button. Also make sure you’ve got your elbows planted firmly so you don’t shake your hands.If you have a lot of old (or not so old!) family photos you want to keep digitally keep forever, please skip the rest of the apps and download this one now! 😀
Developer Response 06/03/2019
Thanks for your very generous, detailed review. Given your professional experience, if you have any suggestions for us to improve this app, we'd love if you email us. We'd also like to send you our 'tip sheets' for scanning, auto-cropping etc.