You can scan documents on your iPhone easily using the built-in Notes app or other apps like Files or Google Drive. Here’s how to do it with the Notes app, which is the most common method:
How to Scan Documents Using the Notes App
- Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
- Create a new note by tapping the + icon or open an existing note.
- Tap the camera icon above the keyboard or in the note toolbar.
- Select Scan Documents from the menu.
- Position your document so it appears in the camera view. If your iPhone is in Auto mode, it will automatically scan the document. If not, tap the shutter button or press a volume button to capture the scan.
- Adjust the corners of the scan if needed by dragging the edges to fit the page, then tap Keep Scan.
- You can add more pages by tapping the + button or finish by tapping Save.
- Your scanned document will be saved in the note, and you can share, mark up, or export it as needed
Alternative Methods
- Files app : Open Files, tap the three-dot menu, select Scan Documents , and follow similar steps to scan and save documents
- Google Drive app : Open Google Drive, tap the Add button, choose Scan , and take a photo of your document to save it as a PDF in Drive
- Third-party apps : Apps like Adobe Scan, Microsoft Office Lens, and Scanbot offer advanced scanning features and PDF creation
Tips
- Ensure the document is flat and well-lit for the best scan quality.
- You can scan in color, grayscale, or black and white.
- After scanning, you can crop, reorder pages, and annotate documents within the Notes app or other apps
This built-in scanning feature is convenient and turns your iPhone into a portable scanner without needing extra hardware or software.
