vFlat Scan
An app that scans both pages of an open book and removes your fingers.
What vFlat Scan does
vFlat Scan is a scanner for iPhone, iPad and Android that is especially good with books. It captures both pages of an open book at once, flattens curved pages and removes your fingers from the shot. Text recognition turns pages into searchable text, and you can export PDF, JPG or TXT.
Most scanners are built for flat sheets. vFlat Scan was built for books and notes. Hold a book open, and it saves each page separately, straightens the curve and erases the fingers holding it down. That makes it a natural pick for students copying chapters or anyone digitizing old notebooks.
Text recognition (OCR) makes scans searchable, and you can export as PDF, JPG or TXT. The App Store lists monthly plans from $3.99 and yearly from $35.90, plus packs of extra text recognition pages starting at $5.90 for 1,000. We couldn't confirm the exact free limits, so check how many OCR pages you get before relying on it for a big project.
If you scan receipts and forms, any good scanner will do. If you scan books, this is the one to try first.
Alternatives to vFlat Scan
Who it's for
Skip it if: People who mainly scan receipts for expenses.
Pricing
Free planFree to download and scan. Paid plans are listed from $3.99 a month or $35.90 to $39.99 a year. Extra text recognition pages come in packs: 1,000 for $5.90, 3,000 for $10 and 10,000 for $20.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Excellent for books and bound pages
- Removes fingers automatically
- OCR built in
- Free to start on iPhone and Android
Watch out for
- Free OCR limits aren't clearly stated
- Extra OCR pages cost money
- Plan and page pack pricing can be confusing
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Questions people ask
Is vFlat Scan free?
You can download it and scan for free. Paid plans and OCR page packs are there if you need more.
Can vFlat Scan scan a whole book?
Yes. It captures two open pages at once, saves them separately and removes your fingers from the image.
What can I export from vFlat Scan?
PDF, JPG and TXT files.
Is vFlat Scan on Android?
Yes, it is on Google Play and the App Store.