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Folio · Overhead scanner
Every page, saved forever.
The overhead book & document scanner — up to A3, about a second per page.
13 MPAutofocus
A3Max size
~1 sPer page
OCRTo Word
Scan books without pressing the spine flat, digitise the family recipes and letters, and turn any page into editable text. One USB cable, no feeding sheets one by one.
EssentialScanner, A3 mat, USB cable, scan & OCR software
Dhs. 522
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CompleteEssential + clear page-holder sheet + 32 GB USB drive for your archive
Dhs. 630
DoubleTwo scanners — two desks, two classrooms, or one to gift
Dhs. 929Save Dhs. 115
Order today — arrives in 7–12 business days, tracked.
Works with Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11. Not compatible with Mac.
30-day returnsFull refund, no questions
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The shoebox
Somewhere in your home there’s a box of paper you’ve been meaning to scan for years. Folio makes it an afternoon, not a project — and puts it all on your computer, backed up and searchable.
The film · 35 seconds
Turn, capture, repeat.
A whole book scanned page by page — then a photo turned into editable text.
How it works
Place. Capture. Done.
Place the pageLay a book, letter or drawing on the A3 mat — face up, spine untouched.
CaptureClick once, or switch on auto-capture and just turn the pages.
SaveCropped and straightened automatically. Save as PDF, JPG or editable Word.
The numbers
Fast. Sharp. Readable.
Everything a flatbed does, without the lid, the wait or the damaged spines.
13 MPAutofocus camera
Readable text right to the page edges.
~1 sPer capture
A 300-page book becomes a coffee break.
A3Largest page
Also A4, Letter and Legal with guides.
98%+OCR accuracy
Multi-language text recognition.
Built-in OCR
Paper becomes text you can edit.
Scan a handwritten-era recipe or a typed letter and open it in Word — ready to search, copy, fix and share.
Grandma’s apple pie
Grandma’s apple pie
6 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon
2 pie crusts, 1 egg
Bake 45 min at 375°F
Serve warm with cream.
6 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon
2 pie crusts, 1 egg
Bake 45 min at 375°F
Serve warm with cream.
Made for
Home, classroom, office.
Specifications
The details.
- Camera
- 13 MP CMOS, autofocus
- Capture size
- Up to A3 (also A4, Letter, Legal)
- Speed
- About 1 s per capture; auto-capture on page turns
- Lighting
- Built-in LED, 3 brightness levels, touch control
- OCR
- Multi-language, 98%+ accuracy; Word, Excel, PDF, TXT
- Formats
- JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF, GIF; multi-page PDF
- Extras
- Auto crop & straighten, video recording, live projection
- Power & data
- One USB cable (5 V)
- Computer
- Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (not Mac)
- Size & weight
- Folds to 310 mm tall; about 1.06 kg
Three ways to digitise
Why not a flatbed or your phone?
| Folio overhead | Flatbed | Phone app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books stay open, spine safe | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Time per page | ~1 s | 10–30 s | by hand |
| Largest page | A3 | usually A4 | — |
| Even light, no hand shadow | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| OCR to editable Word | ✓ | varies | varies |
| Auto-capture on page turn | ✓ | — | — |
Before you order
Is it the right scanner for you?
Honest answer: brilliant at some things, not built for others.
Perfect for
- Books, notebooks and magazines
- Recipes, letters and documents
- Kids’ drawings and certificates up to A3
- Teachers and online classes
- Turning paper into editable text
- Windows PC users
Not built for
- Mac-only households
- Slides and film negatives
- Hundreds of loose sheets fed automatically
- Museum-grade art reproduction
Questions
Everything you’d ask.
How does it work?
A 13 MP camera looks down on the mat from the arm. Place a page or an open book underneath and click capture, or turn on auto-capture. The software straightens, crops and saves each page, and can turn it into editable text.
Does it work with a Mac?
No. The scanning and OCR software runs on Windows PCs (Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11). If you only have a Mac, this scanner is not for you.
Will it damage my books?
No. The book stays open face-up on the mat — no pressing the spine flat on glass like a flatbed.
How fast is it?
About a second per capture. With auto-capture on, you simply turn the pages and it takes the next shot.
What is the biggest page it can scan?
Up to A3 (about 11.7 × 16.5 in), so magazines, drawings and open books fit easily.
Can it turn scans into editable text?
Yes. The built-in OCR recognises text in multiple languages with 98%+ accuracy and exports to Word, Excel, PDF or TXT.
Can I scan photos and drawings?
Yes — save them as high-resolution JPG, PNG or TIF. For slides and film negatives you need a film scanner instead.
Can I use it for online classes?
Yes. It works as a live document camera: show a book or your handwriting to a class or meeting in real time, and record video.
Does it need a power adapter?
No. One USB cable to your computer powers it and transfers the images.
How long is delivery?
Usually 7–12 business days to the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, with tracking emailed as soon as it ships.
What if it’s not for me?
You have 30 days. Send it back for a full refund, no questions asked.
30-day returnsFull refund, no questions
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Folio · Overhead scanner
Every page,
saved forever.
13 MP, up to A3, OCR to Word. Free tracked shipping and 30 days to try it.
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