Envision AI

Envision AI


read text, docs & find objects


Free

3.3.1for iPhone, iPad and more
8.3
476 Ratings
Envision Technologies B.V.
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Feb 22, 2024
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About Envision AI

Envision is the fastest, most reliable and award-winning OCR app that speaks out the visual world, helping blind and visually impaired users to lead more independent lives.

Envision is developed for and together with the visually impaired community. The app is simple, gets things done and brings the best assistive experience to blind and low vision users.

Simply use your phone camera to scan any piece of text, your surroundings, objects, people or products and everything will be read out to you thanks to Envision’s smart artificial intelligence (AI) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

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What Envision users say about the app:

“Easy going text recognition. Text recognition is outstanding. Good for independence. Ease of use is immaculate” - Noahis from Australia

“Amazing. I love it. I'm blind and I love how easy it is to use. Amazing job!!!!” - Matt from Canada

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With full talkback support, Envision enables you to:

Read all kinds of text:
• Instantly read any piece of text in over 60 different languages.
• Easily scan your paper documents (single or multiple pages) with the help of audio-guided edge detection. All content is spoken back to you and is ready for export and edit.
• Import PDFs and images to get a description of the image and recognition of all the text within it.
• Quickly read handwritten postcards, letters, lists and other paperwork.

Know what's around you:
• Effortlessly describe visual scenes around you.
• Detect colour on your clothes, walls, books, you name it.
• Swiftly scan barcodes to get extensive information about the products.

Find what you're looking for:
• Find people around you; the names of your family and friends are spoken out whenever they are in the frame.
• Find objects around you; selecting common objects from the in-app list to find them.

Share:
• Share images or documents from your phone or other apps like Twitter or WhatsApp by selecting Envision from the share sheet. Envision can then read and describe those images for you.

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Feedback, questions or feature requests?

We welcome everyone to provide their feedback about the Envision app, as we’re constantly improving.

Please email us at support@LetsEnvision.com.

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Please read our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://www.LetsEnvision.com/terms

If you're still reading all the way down here, we'd like to thank you for your diligence, attention to detail and general commitment to finishing something that you started. Just like all the team working at Envision!
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.3.1

Last updated on Feb 22, 2024
Old Versions
It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Improvements for the Document Reader, Ask Envision Voice mode. Fix for asking questions based on your device language.

• You can always select documents from other apps using the 'Envision It'.

• Faster app launch.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
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Version History
3.3.1
Feb 22, 2024
It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Improvements for the Document Reader, Ask Envision Voice mode. Fix for asking questions based on your device language.

• You can always select documents from other apps using the 'Envision It'.

• Faster app launch.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.3.0
Feb 1, 2024
Hi!

We’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new feature to the Envision App – “Ask Envision about Text.”

This innovative feature allows you to seamlessly engage with your scanned documents and library content by simply asking questions to the assistant. Whether you need summaries, translations, or insights into specific details, “Ask Envision about Text” has you covered and can be accessed from the Reader.

To enhance the accessibility and convenience of this feature, we’re also introducing a new “Voice Mode.” With Voice Mode, you can interact with the AI by simply using your voice, eliminating the need for typing. Speak your questions to the app, and it will provide you with the information you seek.

With this update we also have the following changes:
• Better describe scene results with the document reader.
• Crash fixes for setting up your Siri shortcuts within the app's settings.
• Crash fixes for the Document reader, opening files from Envision It.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.7
Dec 23, 2023
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Document Reader will automatically try to check the language of the document and read it in the best possible way, by disabling the “Auto Language Detection” the app will only read in your selected preferred language.

• Describe scene feature update with additional descriptions to the captured image.

• Overall stability and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.6
Nov 16, 2023
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Instant text feature and Language detection setting is set to on, will automatically try to check the language of the document and read it in the best possible way.

• Lock screen widgets, Siri shortcuts and 3D shortcuts update for iOS 17+.

• Overall app performance crash fixes.

• Overall stability and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.5
Oct 25, 2023
Introducing ‘Explore’: Navigate the world independently

We’re thrilled to announce a transformative new feature in the Envision App – ‘Explore’. Dive right into the app’s feature list to find it!

With ‘Explore’, your device’s camera becomes an intuitive guide. Think of it as an evolution of our ‘Find Object’ feature. While ‘Find Object’ zeroes in on a specific item, ‘Explore’ introduces you to every recognizable object in its view.

Discover your surroundings, embrace newfound independence, and confidently journey through the world.

Upgrade your Envision App now and embark on this exciting exploration!

Warm regards,
Team Envision
3.2.4
Sep 29, 2023
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update, we have the following improvements:

• Instant text, reading all text and starts scanning again after reading the first batch of texts.

• Overall app stability and crash fixes.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.3
Sep 14, 2023
It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update, we have the following changes:

• Envision Document Reader now automatically tries to check the document's language and read it in the best possible way.

• Document Reader now also gives the option to rescan a page in case they are unhappy with the results.

• Overall app performance, crash fixes, and localization updates.

Your feedback helps us improve, Please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, leaving a review of the Envision app would be beneficial if you had a positive experience.

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.2
Sep 13, 2023
It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update, we have the following changes:

• Envision Document Reader now automatically tries to check the document's language and read it in the best possible way.

• Document Reader now also gives the option to rescan a page in case they are unhappy with the results.

• Overall app performance crash fixes.

• Overall stability and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, Please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, leaving a review of the Envision app would be beneficial if you had a positive experience.

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.1
Aug 1, 2023
Hello there!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update, we have the following changes:

• Object Detection starts scanning once the object has been selected.

• Overall app performance crash fixes.

• Overall stability and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.2.0
Jul 19, 2023
Introducing the Redesigned Envision App! Revamped with a focus on features. Easily switch between your favorite features, and personalize the menu to your liking. Make the Envision App truly yours!
3.1.7
Apr 11, 2023
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update, we have the following changes:

• Overall app performance crash fixes.

• Overall stability and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, leaving a review of the Envision app would be beneficial if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.6
Feb 24, 2023
Hello, It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Improved object detection with newly added objects to the list.

• Overall app performance crash fixes, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, leaving a review of the Envision app would be beneficial if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.5
Dec 28, 2022
Happy Holidays!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Configure your Envision Glasses' menu structure with the app.

• Read a document, play or pause the reading using the default media player.

• Overall app performance crash fixes, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.4
Dec 20, 2022
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Fix for pairing your Envision Glasses with the app.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.3
Dec 13, 2022
It’s been a while!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Let's take a look back at how you’ve spent your year with us. Go to your settings and check your Year in Review video that will give you your personalized journey with Envision.

• Envision Glasses retrieving networks and connecting to a network improvement.

• Overall app performance crash fixes, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be beneficial if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.2
Nov 21, 2022
Hello!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Instant text accuracy with Language Detection.

• Internal code clean up.

• Overall app performance crash fixes, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.1
Oct 26, 2022
Hi.

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Online instant text for Hebrew.



• Access features from the lock screen widgets.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.1.0
Sep 21, 2022
Hello there!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Online instant text for Arabic, Russian and Persian.

• More document reader improvements. You can now save your imported document to a .pdf file.

• App allows you to read and access password-protected pdf.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.0.2
Sep 7, 2022
Hi There!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Document reader improvements.

• Overall bug fixes.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.0.1
Jul 28, 2022
Hi there!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• We had an issue with the Reading Language screen where Hebrew speakers couldn't find it in the list of supported reading languages. We've fixed it and apologise profusely for the confusion. Hebrew speakers should now be able to select Hebrew from the list of reading languages and use it to read PDFs, documents, etc. just like before. Just click on the Reading Language button on the Text Tab.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
3.0.0
Jul 21, 2022
Envision 3.0 is out and if you update to this version you’ll be able to use Envision entirely free of cost. We’d like to thank all our subscribers over the years for their support of the app. It’s with your help that we’re now able to offer the app to everyone in the blind and visually impaired community across the world!

We also have some major changes with this update:
• We’ve improved the speed of Scan Text greatly with this version. It’s still incredibly accurate with reading text but now it’s a lot more accurate as well.
• We’ve also improved offline instant text with this update. Now it can read text in any orientation(even if the image is upside down).
• We’ve also improved the overall stability of the app when you share images or files from outside using the Envision It extension.

We’ve a lot more improvements to the app planned for the coming months. Envision will always work on improving the app and keep adding new features to it. As always, we would love to have your feedback and answer your questions, so feel free to share them with us.
2.9.9
Jul 12, 2022
Hello.

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Document Reader Improvements.

• Overall Bug fixes.

• Overall Accessibility.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
2.4.4
Jun 17, 2022
Hi There!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Document Reader new UI for better navigation.

• Document Reader loads the last page you’ve read.

• Overall Accessibility.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
2.4.3
May 14, 2022
Hello.

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Introducing "Layout Detection". This feature will now detect headings and columns when doing document scans or reading PDFs.

• Overall Accessibility.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision
2.4.2
Apr 30, 2022
Hello there!

We hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. With this update we have the following changes:

• Instant text and Scan text overall improvements.

• Overall Accessibility.

• Overall app performance, stability, and localization update.

Your feedback helps us improve, please keep us posted about your thoughts about the app. Also, it would be really helpful if you could leave a review of the Envision app if you had a positive experience. It really helps!

Cheers,
Team Envision

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