# CamScanner Apex 1 Pro Launches

> CamScanner's new device scans books without breaking spines.
- Title: CamScanner Apex 1 Pro Launches · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: CamScanner's new device scans books without breaking spines. CamScanner's Apex 1 Pro scans books without removing bindings, using on-device AI to handle page…
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- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/articles/camscanner-moves-beyond-the-app-with-the-apex-1-pro
- Author: PCMag BrandX for CamScanner
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:02:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: camscanner, apex 1 pro, kickstarter, ocr, book scanning, on-device ai, technology
## CamScanner Apex 1 Pro
CamScanner, a document scanning platform, launched its Apex 1 Pro on Kickstarter for scanning bound books without manual cleanup.
## Standalone Operation
The Apex 1 Pro scans and corrects images locally without internet or connected devices, saving files to microSD cards.
## Lightweight Design
Weighing 1.32lb with a folding body and 2000mAh battery, the device scans documents from letter to tabloid sizes.
## Book Scanning Without Spine Damage
The Apex 1 Pro automatically detects page turns, removes fingers and shadows, and splits facing pages into individual digital pages.
## Scanning Speed and Pricing
CamScanner says the Apex 1 Pro scans up to 40 pages per minute with a week-one early bird price of $359, shipping in February 2027.
## Key takeaway

CamScanner's Apex 1 Pro scans books without removing bindings, using on-device AI to handle page turns and cleanup.