iPhone has a built-in document scanning feature through
the Notes app, making it easy to scan documents without needing
third-party apps. Here’s how you can use it:
Steps to Scan Documents with Your iPhone:
- Open
the Notes App - Launch
the Notes app on your iPhone. - Create
or Open a Note - Tap
the new note button (a square with a pencil icon) to create a new
note. - Alternatively,
open an existing note where you want to save the scan. - Access
the Camera for Scanning - Tap
the camera icon at the bottom of the note. - From
the options that appear, select Scan Documents. - Position
the Document - Place
the document you want to scan on a flat, well-lit surface. - Position
your iPhone so the camera captures the entire document. - Capture
the Document - The
camera will automatically detect the edges of the document and capture
it. - If
it doesn’t capture automatically, tap the shutter button manually. - Adjust
the Scan (Optional) - After
capturing, you can adjust the corners of the document by dragging the
handles. - Tap
Keep Scan to save the current page or Retake to capture it
again. - Add
More Pages (Optional) - If
you have multiple pages, repeat the process for each page. - When
finished, tap Save. - Edit
the Scanned Document (Optional) - Tap
on the scanned document within the note to: - Crop
or rotate it. - Apply
filters like grayscale, black & white, or color. - Share
or Export - Tap
the share icon (a box with an upward arrow) to share or save your
scanned document as a PDF or image.
Tips for Using Your iPhone as a Document Scanner
- Make
sure the document is well-lit. - Keep
the document still while you are scanning it. - Use
the cropping tool to remove any unwanted parts of the scan. - Adjust
the brightness and contrast of the scan if needed.