How To Scan On iPhone

Scanning documents on your iPhone is a simple and efficient way to digitize paperwork, receipts, and important files. With the built-in Notes app or third-party apps, you can easily create high-quality scans without needing a separate scanner.

1. Using the Notes App

A. Open the Notes App

  1. Find the Notes App: Locate the Notes app on your iPhone. It’s pre-installed on all iPhones.
  2. Create a New Note: Tap the New Note icon (a pencil and paper) to start a new note.

B. Access the Scanning Feature

  1. Tap on the Camera Icon: In the new note, tap the camera icon located above the keyboard.
  2. Select “Scan Documents”: Choose the Scan Documents option from the menu.

C. Scan the Document

  1. Position Your Document: Hold your iPhone over the document you want to scan. The app will automatically detect the edges and scan the document.
  2. Adjust the Scan Area: If needed, you can adjust the corners of the scan area. Tap Keep Scan when you’re satisfied.
  3. Scan Additional Pages: If you have more pages to scan, tap the Add button (+) to continue scanning. Tap Save when finished.

D. Save or Share the Scanned Document

  1. Save the Scan: After saving, you can choose to add a title or organize it into a folder within the Notes app.
  2. Share the Document: Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow) to send the scanned document via email, Messages, or other apps.

2. Using the Files App

A. Open the Files App

  1. Locate the Files App: Find the Files app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Desired Folder: Go to the folder where you want to save the scanned document.

B. Scan Document

  1. Tap on the More Icon: Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
  2. Select “Scan Documents”: Choose the Scan Documents option.
  3. Follow the Same Steps as Above: Scan your document as you did in the Notes app, adjusting the edges and saving it.

3. Using Third-Party Apps

If you need more advanced features, consider using third-party scanning apps like:

  • Adobe Scan: Offers OCR (optical character recognition) for text conversion.
  • CamScanner: Provides various editing options and cloud storage integration.
  • Microsoft Office Lens: Ideal for capturing whiteboards and documents with automatic cropping and enhancement.

A. Download a Scanning App

  1. Open App Store: Launch the App Store.
  2. Search for Scanning App: Type the name of the desired app in the search bar.
  3. Install the App: Tap Get or the cloud icon to download and install.

B. Scan Using the App

  1. Open the App: Launch the scanning app you downloaded.
  2. Follow App Instructions: Each app may have a slightly different interface, but generally, you will follow similar steps to scan, save, and share your documents.

Conclusion

Scanning documents on your iPhone is a quick and convenient process, whether using the built-in Notes or Files app or third-party scanning apps. With just a few taps, you can digitize important papers, making them easier to store and share.