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Microsoft Lens vs Xnip

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Lens and Xnip. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Lens

Microsoft Lens

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Lens is a mobile app for iOS and Android that allows users to scan documents, whiteboards, business cards, and more using their device's camera. It has built-in optical character recognition (OCR) and can convert images to PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

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Xnip

Xnip

Photos & Graphics

Xnip is a free and open source screenshot tool available for MacOS. It allows taking screenshots of specific areas, windows, or the entire screen with customization options like annotations and basic image editing.

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