PhotoSolve Chrome Extension
Scans a homework question with your camera and returns an instant answer, math included via Wolfram Alpha.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Chrome
Best for
Students wanting fast answers to homework questions
Not for
Anyone needing to actually learn the material
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
PhotoSolve uses OCR and AI to read a scanned question and return an answer instantly, with Wolfram Alpha handling the math specifically for more reliable calculations. A stealth mode keeps scans discreet, which signals this is built for quick answers during an assignment rather than open classroom use. It skips explaining the reasoning behind an answer in its own pitch, so it's a shortcut tool rather than something built to help you actually understand the material.
✓What it does well
Instant OCR answersIt scans a question and returns an answer instantly using OCR and AI.
Wolfram Alpha mathMath-specific questions route through Wolfram Alpha for more reliable accuracy.
Discreet stealth modeStealth mode keeps your scans undetectable when you want privacy.
✕Where it falls short
Answers, not explanationsIt's built to give quick answers, not necessarily to teach the reasoning behind them.
Accuracy claims unverifiedClaims of beating GPT-4's accuracy come with no independent test results shown.
Academic honesty riskStealth scanning during assignments carries risk beyond the tool itself, without any built-in safeguard against misuse.
Key features
OCR question scanningIt scans a question from an image using OCR technology.
Instant AI answersIt returns an AI-generated answer right after scanning.
Wolfram Alpha math solvingMath problems route through Wolfram Alpha for calculation accuracy.
Stealth scanning modeA stealth mode keeps scans discreet and undetectable.