10 Best Portable Scanners UK 2024 | Epson, Canon and More

The IRIScan Book 5 is designed to quickly and accurately scan books, magazines, artwork and documents. You'll be able to scan up to 100 A4 pages onto the included microSD card with one charge of the battery, and there's even an LCD preview screen.

Whether you're copying a magazine layout in incredibly detailed 1200 DPI, or digitising notes or sketches, the Book 5 is the best portable scanner on the market today. Connect to a laptop via USB, or use WiFi to upload straight to your Android or IOS device. Either way, you'll be able to see your scans within a matter of minutes!

Not to be confused with the more budget-friendly DS-640, the DS-740D is a premium machine capable of scanning up to 15 high-resolution images a minute. Thanks to Brother's unique U-path feeding system, you won't have to worry about taking up too much desk space while you work.

This is our top pick for a remote or shared workspace, as the quick set up means you'll be able to crack on with whatever task or project you're working on. The duplex scanner and 1200 DPI maximum setting alone make this option well worth the investment!

The Canon P-208II is an incredible scanner if you're looking to scan multiple double-sided documents. Capable of holding 10 sheets at a time, thanks to its automatic document feeder and duplex scanning, copying a stack of documents on the go will be hassle-free.

The optional WU10 WiFi and battery unit is a must buy if you're planning on using it in conjunction with a smartphone or tablet. This turns it into a truly portable scanner that can upload directly to cloud services like OneDrive, DropBox and more.

If you're familiar with printers and scanners, you'll know that Brother is one of the most reliable brands in the business. The DS-640 is a fantastic budget option for scanning work documents, receipts and ID cards.

Awarded the Good Design Award in 2020, the DS-640 works flawlessly when you need it. Plus, having been designed with different sized documents in mind, the dedicated roller system is one of the best around!

Fujitsu is a heavyweight in the printing and scanning world, and the ScanSnap iX100 is another in a long line of great products. Designed with complete portability in mind, its capable of up to 260 A4 scans on a full battery charge.

It features full wireless connectivity for both computers and smartphones, as well as a whole host of ScanSnap services. These include saving to your preferred cloud-based service, synchronisation across devices, and a useful program to extract data from receipts.

If you're looking for something cheap and cheerful for both documents and photographs, then this portable scanner from Munbyn is a great all-around option for the price. Capable of scanning at resolutions of 300, 600 and 900 DPI, this wand-style scanner works well for enlarging photographs or recording receipts.

It's also got space to insert an SD card, allowing you to save files directly to the device itself, which is incredibly handy if you don't have your laptop nearby. It is worth noting, however, that it isn't compatible with smartphones due to the lack of wireless functionality.

You may notice a lot of similarities between the WorkForce DS-80W and the ES-60W, but there are a few key differences to consider. This scanner attaches via micro USB, meaning that you can connect it to a smartphone via a cable.

You also get the option of more output file types, including BMP, TIFF and PNG, which are commonly used in graphic design. You may want a higher DPI if upscaling photos, but this is still a great way to digitise old photos in a variety of formats.

Being able to buy a portable scanner capable of 900 DPI for under £50 is quite frankly astonishing, and we're happy to say that this offering from Houkiper doesn't disappoint. As well as the option of inserting a microSD card, it's incredibly lightweight compared to other portable scanners.

Just be aware that the savings are made partly due the fact it's powered by two AA batteries, rather than a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. So if you're after something cheap and portable, you really can't go wrong, but you won't be scanning a lot of documents quickly.

Epson is one of the biggest names in the world when it comes to printers and scanners, and the WorkForce ES-60W is one of the most compact portable scanners on the market today. This is an incredible model, and if you're a fan of Epson products, you won't be disappointed.

You'll be able to print wirelessly or via a USB connection on the go, thanks to an inbuilt rechargeable battery. However, at the higher end of the price spectrum, we're not sure it represents as much value for money as some of the others on our list.

There's a lot to like about the Go SE from Doxie, such as the rechargeable battery and SD card, meaning that no computer will be required for you to make scans. You can scan up to 400 pages per charge, and save up to 4000 scans before needing to sync it up with a laptop.

Unfortunately, this portable scanner feels a bit too expensive for what you get. There isn't any WiFi connectivity and it lacks the software and reputation of some of the bigger brands.