The Files by Google app is adding a very useful feature for Pixel users،
Now the smartest guy in the room,
Mishaal Rahman, posted a tweet (via
AndroidAuthority) explaining another new feature of the application which will allow you to scan a document, scan it and turn it into a PDF file if that is your wish. When you open the app, a “Scan” button will appear in the lower right corner. Press the button and the
app will automatically scan the document in front of the rear camera or scan a specific area of the document manually defined by the user. Multiple scans can be combined into a single document.
Once the scanning process is complete, the document will be automatically saved as a PDF file in a new “Scanned” folder found in the application. The updated Files by
Google app appears to be released via a server-side update, meaning you won't need to install a new version of the app. Android Authority had the feature on version 1.2729.610141523.0 of the Files by Google app on a Pixel phone. My Pixel 6
Pro is running the exact same version of the Files by Google app, but doesn't have the new document scanning feature confirming it's released as a server-side update.
If you are wondering what a PDF file is and what are the benefits of using it, it stands for Portable Document Format. The advantage of using a PDF file is that it can be printed or viewed on devices running different operating systems without needing the original software or fonts used to create the document. These files are also smaller, allowing them to be more easily stored, downloaded and transferred.
Although the Files by Google app is installed by default on a new Pixel device, if for some reason your Pixel does not have the app, you can install it from the Google Play Store by
by clicking on this link.
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