# Portable Document Scanners The Xcanex is a Lightweight Document Scanner You Can Use Anywhere By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/document-scanner References: [tiputopia](http://www.tiputopia.com/how-to-turn-your-laptop-into-a-book-scanner/) & [piqximaging](http://www.piqximaging.com/xcanex) The Xcanex portable [document scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docsnap) is the next level in document scanning. Using the Xcanex scanner, you scan and save documents easily while you're on the go. The Xcanex allows you to scan glossy or folded documents and isn't affected by ambient light or the perspective at which it's scanning your document. It automatically removes your fingers from the image, crops, orientates and de-skews everything you scan with it. Simply place the document under the scanner and it does the rest of the work for you. It easily connect to your laptop, making it even more hands-free. In addition to being great at scanning your documents, the Xcanex scanner also works as a [video recorder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-magnifier), web camera, keyboard illuminator and reading light. It's a new way to turn documents from the real world into [digital files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picture-to-text). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Document Scanners:** The Xcanex scanner offers a lightweight and versatile solution for scanning documents on the go, with features like automatic image enhancement and multiple functionalities. - **Glossy Document Scanning:** The Xcanex scanner's ability to scan glossy documents opens up new possibilities for industries such as advertising, publishing, and photography, where high-quality document reproduction is crucial. - **Multi-functional Scanning Devices:** The Xcanex scanner's additional features, such as video recording, web camera, and keyboard illuminator, indicate a trend towards multi-functionality in scanning devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Office Supplies:** The Xcanex scanner provides a disruptive opportunity in the office supplies industry by offering a lightweight and portable document scanning solution. - **Digital Transformation:** The Xcanex scanner caters to the digital transformation needs of industries such as legal, finance, and healthcare by enabling seamless conversion of physical documents into digital files. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Xcanex scanner represents a disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry, combining document scanning with multiple functionalities in a compact device designed for convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Portable Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-scanner.md) - [Autonomous High-Speed Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plustek-escan.md) - [Efficient Ad-Free Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanit.md) - [Full Color 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-laser-scanner.md) - [Sleek Digital Film Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-n-scan.md) - [Wireless Document Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/document-camera.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-3d-scanner.md) - [Document Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notica.md) - [Industrial-Grade Blue Light Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-mini.md)