Google has announced that it will retire Stack: PDF Scanner, a document scanning and management app, later this year.
The decision comes as Google looks to consolidate its services and enhance the functionality of its core apps.
This change means that users can now rely on Google Drive for scanning and organizing their documents.
What Is Stack: PDF Scanner by Google?
Stack: PDF Scanner, an app that allows users to scan and manage documents, will soon be discontinued. In a recent update, Google has set the end-of-life date for Stack support for the week of September 23, 2024.
This move is part of a larger trend within Google to streamline its services and integrate similar functionalities into more widely used applications.
Google announces the retirement of Stack: PDF Scanner app, consolidating its features into Google Drive for a streamlined user experience.Image via Stack
Google announces the retirement of Stack: PDF Scanner app, consolidating its features into Google Drive for a streamlined user experience.
Why Is Google Retiring Stack?
The decision to retire Stack is rooted in Google's aim to simplify and enhance its ecosystem. According to Google, the functionality provided by Stack has been incorporated into Google Drive, which many users already use for document storage and management.
By integrating these features into Google Drive, Google hopes to provide a more seamless and efficient user experience.
This means users will not lose any features but will instead access them through a more centralized platform.
Google has provided a straightforward process for users to transition their documents from Stack to Google Drive. This is designed to ensure a smooth migration and help users retain all their important documents without hassle.
Here's how to do it:
Open the Stack app.
Tap Account > Settings > Export all documents to Drive.
Confirm by tapping Export.
Once this process is completed, all Stack documents will be transferred to a green folder titled "Stack" in the My Drive section of Google Drive. This makes it easy for users to locate their documents after the transition.
For those who prefer to export individual documents, the steps are equally simple:
Open the Stack app.
Tap to open the document you want to export.
Tap Share.
Select Google Drive.
This flexibility ensures that users can manage their documents in the way that best suits their needs.
A Growing Pile of Retired Google Service Offerings
The retirement of Stack: PDF Scanner is part of a series of recent changes by Google to optimize its service offerings.
In April 2024, Google also shut down a key phone feature in Google One, its comprehensive backup subscription service. The feature, a VPN for online protection, was discontinued due to low usage despite its potential benefits for enhancing online privacy.
Additionally, Google has recently announced the end of its Google Podcasts service, with users being encouraged to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music or other podcast apps by July 29.
