How to Use Your iPhone as a Document Scanner

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:

  1. Open
    the Notes App
    • Launch
      the Notes app on your iPhone.
  2. 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.
  3. Access
    the Camera for Scanning
    • Tap
      the camera icon at the bottom of the note.
    • From
      the options that appear, select Scan Documents.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Add
    More Pages (Optional)
    • If
      you have multiple pages, repeat the process for each page.
    • When
      finished, tap Save.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

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