how to scan with your iphone

how to scan with your iphone

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To scan documents with your iPhone, you can use the built-in Notes app or the Files app. Here's a step-by-step guide using the Notes app, which is the most common and straightforward method:

How to Scan Documents Using the Notes App

  1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
  2. Create a new note by tapping the pencil and paper icon or open an existing note.
  3. Tap the camera icon above the keyboard, then select Scan Documents from the menu.
  4. Position your iPhone's camera over the document. The app will automatically detect and scan the document if in Auto mode. If not, tap the shutter button or press a volume button to capture manually.
  5. Adjust the scan by dragging the corners if necessary, then tap Keep Scan.
  6. To scan additional pages, tap the + button and repeat the process.
  7. When finished, tap Save to store the scanned document in your note.
  8. You can then share, print, or save the scanned document as a PDF by tapping the share icon

Alternative: Using the Files App

  • Open the Files app on your iPhone.
  • Tap the More button (three dots), then tap Scan Documents.
  • Follow similar steps as above to scan and save your document

Additional Tips

  • You can edit scanned documents by cropping, changing color filters, rotating, or annotating with the Markup tool.
  • The iPhone scanner supports color, grayscale, and black & white scanning modes.
  • For advanced features, third-party apps like Adobe Scan or Microsoft Office Lens are available.

This built-in scanning feature makes it easy to digitize paperwork without needing a separate scanner

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