# Genius Scan > Mobile document scanner **Wikidata**: [Q95679135](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q95679135) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/genius-scan ## Summary Genius Scan is a France-based mobile document scanner application that functions as both a mobile app and an image scanner. It runs on iOS and Android mobile operating systems, converting physical documents, images, and handwriting into digital files. The app outputs scanned content in PDF and JPEG formats, with an official website hosted at https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/. ## Key Facts - Wikidata description: Mobile document scanner - Instance of two classes: image scanner (device that optically scans images, printed text, handwriting, or objects and converts to digital images; Wikidata sitelink count: 85) and mobile app (software designed to run on mobile devices; Wikidata sitelink count: 91) - Country of origin: France - Official website: https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/ - Supported operating systems: iOS (Apple Inc. mobile operating system; Wikidata sitelink count: 106, listed twice in source "Runs on" section) and Android (Google-created mobile operating system; inception date: September 23, 2008; Wikidata sitelink count: 155) - Explicit platform property value: iOS, with references to Wikidata and related property pages - Explicit operating system property value: iOS, with reference to a January 22, 2012 Washington Post article; additional support for Android confirmed - Readable output file formats: PDF, JPEG - Apple App Store ID: 377672876 - AlternativeTo software ID: genius-scan - Distributed by property references: Links to Wikidata and related Wikidata property pages, no explicit distributor name provided - Image scanner classification reference: December 5, 2013 New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/technology/personaltech/quickly-and-easily-scanning-and-storing-documents-on-the-go.html) - No SEO data is available for Genius Scan ## FAQs - What is Genius Scan and what classifications does it hold? Genius Scan is a mobile document scanner that is classified as both a mobile app and an image scanner. As a mobile app, it is software built for mobile devices, and as an image scanner, it converts physical media to digital image files. Its official Wikidata description matches its core function as a mobile document scanner. - What operating systems and platforms does Genius Scan support? Genius Scan runs on iOS (Apple's mobile operating system) and Android (Google's mobile operating system for mobile devices). iOS is listed twice in the source's "Runs on" section, with platform and operating system properties explicitly referencing iOS support. Android support is confirmed in the operating system structured property, with Android's inception dating to September 23, 2008. - What technical specifications and external identifiers are associated with Genius Scan? Genius Scan outputs scanned files in PDF and JPEG formats, and originates from France. It has an Apple App Store ID of 377672876, an AlternativeTo software ID of "genius-scan", and an official website at https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/. - What reference sources corroborate Genius Scan's core properties? A 2013 New York Times article confirms Genius Scan's classification as an image scanner, and a 2012 Washington Post article confirms its iOS compatibility. Platform and distribution properties reference Wikidata entry and related Wikidata property pages for additional verification. ## Why It Matters Genius Scan bridges the functionality of physical image scanners and mobile software, providing users with the ability to convert physical documents, images, and handwriting to digital files directly from iOS and Android mobile devices. As an instance of both the image scanner class (typically associated with dedicated hardware) and the mobile app class, it eliminates the need for separate physical scanning equipment for basic mobile document scanning tasks. Its broad platform support covers the two most widely referenced mobile operating systems in the source material (iOS with 106 sitelinks, Android with 155 sitelinks), making it accessible to a large base of mobile users. The app's support for standard PDF and JPEG output formats ensures compatibility with most digital document workflows. ## Notable For - Classified as both a mobile app (software for mobile devices) and an image scanner (a class typically comprising physical hardware devices that convert physical media to digital images) - Supports both iOS and Android mobile operating systems, which have the highest Wikidata sitelink counts of all related entities (106 and 155 respectively) - Outputs scanned files exclusively in two universally compatible formats: PDF and JPEG - Has a permanent Apple App Store identifier (377672876) and a dedicated AlternativeTo software listing (ID: genius-scan) - Originated in France, with an official website hosted at the domain of The Grizzly Labs (https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/) - Core classifications are corroborated by mainstream media references: a 2013 New York Times article confirms image scanner status, and a 2012 Washington Post article confirms iOS compatibility - Listed twice as a supported platform for iOS in the source's "Runs on" section, reflecting consistent iOS support across source entries ## Body ### Core Identity and Classifications Genius Scan is defined on Wikidata as a "Mobile document scanner". It is an instance of two distinct Wikidata classes: image scanner and mobile app. The image scanner class describes devices that optically scan images, printed text, handwriting, or physical objects and convert the scanned content to a digital image. This class has a Wikidata sitelink count of 85, indicating links from 85 Wikimedia projects. Genius Scan's classification as an image scanner is supported by a reference to a December 5, 2013 New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/technology/personaltech/quickly-and-easily-scanning-and-storing-documents-on-the-go.html. The mobile app class describes software applications designed to run on mobile devices. This class has a Wikidata sitelink count of 91. Genius Scan's status as a mobile app is a core instance classification with no additional source references provided beyond the class definition. ### Platform and Operating System Support Genius Scan is compatible with two major mobile operating systems, as confirmed by both the "Runs on / Requires" source section and structured operating system properties. iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. It is listed twice in the source's "Runs on / Requires" section, with a Wikidata sitelink count of 106. The structured platform property explicitly lists iOS as a supported platform, with references to Wikidata entry and two related Wikidata property pages: - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/# - https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Property:# The structured operating system property lists iOS as a supported OS, with a reference to a January 22, 2012 Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/genius-scan-app-review/2012/01/22/gIQAlthsYQ_story.html. Android is a mobile operating system created by Google for use on mobile devices. It has an inception date of September 23, 2008, per a reference to a Google blog post published on its launch date: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2008/09/announcing-android-10-sdk-release-1.html. Android has a Wikidata sitelink count of 155. The structured operating system property lists Android as a supported OS alongside iOS. ### Technical Specifications and Identifiers Genius Scan outputs scanned files in two readable formats: PDF and JPEG. It is associated with multiple external identifiers: - Apple App Store ID: 377672876 - AlternativeTo software ID: genius-scan Genius Scan originates from France, per the structured country property. Its official website is https://thegrizzlylabs.com/genius-scan/. The distributed_by structured property includes references to Wikidata entry and the same two Wikidata property pages listed in the platform section. No explicit distributor name is provided in the source material. ### Related Entities and Sitelink Counts All classes and entities connected to Genius Scan have associated Wikidata sitelink counts, which measure the number of Wikimedia projects linking to their entries: - Image scanner class: 85 sitelinks - Mobile app class: 91 sitelinks - iOS: 106 sitelinks (listed twice in the source "Runs on" section) - Android: 155 sitelinks No SEO data is available for Genius Scan per the provided source material. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/technology/personaltech/quickly-and-easily-scanning-and-storing-documents-on-the-go.html) 2. [Source](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/genius-scan-app-review/2012/01/22/gIQAlthsYQ_story.html)