Use camera to scan and search

Scan codes and business cards

Scan QR codes, barcodes and business cards with your camera. Then use the scanned information.

  1. Open the Camera app.
  2. Place the viewfinder over the item to automatically begin the scan.
  3. Touch (QR code), (barcode), or (business card), then touch an icon:

    To do thisTouch
    Add a contact.
    Start a call.
    Start a text message.
    View website.
    Start web search.
    Find location on map.
    Share contact information.
    Copy information to clipboard to be pasted into an email, text, or elsewhere.

You can also scan documents and save them as PDFs to print or share using Drive.

Translate text with camera

Use the Translate app to translate signs and text as you view them with the camera.

  1. Open the Translate app.

    If you don't have this app, you can install it from Play Store.

  2. Use to select the languages (to/from) for translation.
  3. Touch .
  4. Frame the text, holding the phone steady.

    The camera scans and translates in the viewfinder.