Scanners are a rare find these days, but their use is still prevalent. Skip the trip to the office services store and use your iPhone® as a scanner. At Asurion, we troubleshoot your tech problems so you can enjoy the devices that run your world. Here's our experts' guide to using your iPhone as a document scanner.
How to use your iPhone as a document scanner
- Open the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad®. Tap the icon in the bottom-right corner to create a new note.
- Tap the Camera button. In the menu that appears, select Scan Documents.
- Place the document you would like to scan on a flat, well-lit surface. Point your camera at the document, and take a photo.
- To crop your image to the correct size, simply drag each corner point that appears to the edges of your document.
- When you're happy with your document, tap Keep Scan. From here, you can either continue scanning more documents or select Save > Done.
If you'd like to adjust the color of your scan, select the overlapping circles icon at the top of your screen.
How to share your scanned documents
- When you're done, select the three dots at the top-right corner of your screen.
- Tap either Share Note or Send a Copy to share your document.
Interested in more ways to get more out of your iPhone? Check out our article on the best hidden iPhone features.
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