How to Scan Documents on iPhone [2 Official Methods]

The Apple App Store is filled with a number of Document Scanner utility apps. But do you know that, you can easily scan documents from your iPhone without sideloading the third-party apps. Yes, if your iPhone packs a flurry of apps and you’ve tired of carrying an extra apps for document scanning and a dedicated app for editing. Then, you’ll be glad to know that iPhone has a built-in feature which allows you to scan documents easily. Here’s how you can scan documents on iPhone or iPad (two methods).

Files app and Notes app on iPhone bags a dedicated document scanner, by which you can easily scan any document. If your iPhone is running on iOS 11 or newer, then you can use this built-in feature. The scanner is hidden in both Files and Notes app, you can follow our guide and learn how to scan documents with iPhone or iPad. The best thing of using these two methods is, it automatically synchronizes your scanned documents across all of your Apple devices.

If you want to scan a document using iPhone or iPad without using third-party app, then you can simply follow the below-listed steps.

Let’s dive right in to the steps.

How to scan documents on iPhone with Notes app

Notes app is one of the best utility apps available on iPhone and iPad. And the best thing is, Apple has been improving the app over the years and packed up with a list of useful features. Notes app with iOS 11 received a feature which allows users to scan documents. If your iPhone or iPad is running on iOS 11 or newer, then you can use Notes app to scan documents. Here are the steps.

  1. At first, Open Notes app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Now create a new note or open an existing note.
  3. Tap on the camera icon and tap Scan Document option.
  4. Place the document on table, then move your iPhone camera over the document.
  5. Now your iPhone will automatically scan the document, while scanning it will highlight the document with yellow color. You can adjust the corners by dragging the pointer on the screen, if needed. If you’ve not turned on the Auto mode, then you can hit the capture button to scan the document. You can also use flash light in dark condition.
  6. It will automatically save the scanned documents in your iCloud drive.
  7. Once captured, you can use different filters to tune the scanned document, you can use filters like black and white, grayscale, and others as well.
  8. That’s it.
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Tip: You can also tap and hold for a second on Notes app icon then tap on scan document option. It allows you to scan documents easily without opening the Notes app.

One of the best features of Notes app is, it allows you to sign the scanned documents. If you want to sign document, then you can simply open the Notes app then open the document you want to sign, tap the share button then tap signature and add your signature on the document. Once done, you can simply share it through email or other apps as well.

How to scan documents on iPhone with Files app

Files app also bags a feature which allows you to scan documents on iPhone and iPad. iOS 13 brings a bunch of improvements to the Files app which allow users to easily scan documents. If your app is running on iOS 13 or later, then you can follow the below steps to scan documents, receipts, slip, or any other paper using Files app on iPhone or iPad. Here are the steps.

  1. At first, Open Files app on your iPhone or iPad, running on iOS 13 or newer.
  2. Now click on iCloud Drive.
  3. Then swipe down a bit and tap on three-Dots menu icon.
  4. Now Create a New Folder, type a name you want to give to the folder.
  5. Swipe down again and tap on three-Dots menu icon aka More options.
  6. Then tap on Scan Documents option to activate the camera.
  7. Place the document on table, then move your iPhone camera over the document.
  8. You can tap on the Auto option available in the top right corner, it will automatically scan documents and store it on the iCloud Drive.
  9. That’s it.

These simple steps allow you to easily scan documents without using any third-party apps from the App Store.

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Haneet is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of YTECHB. He has a huge passion for tinkering with latest smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, smart TVs, and more. As an avid Apple Ecosystem user, he loves customizing his iPhone and iPad to suit his needs. For tips, you can connect Haneet at haneetsingh@outlook.com In 2019, Haneet and the YTECHB team exclusively shared the wallpapers of iPhone 11 right before the launch event. In 2020, Haneet alongside his team members shared exclusive renders and official photos of two Samsung Galaxy smartphones - the Galaxy M11, and Galaxy M21. Later, the YTECHB team leaks information about Motorola's feature phones and Razr 3. In the last few months, our team shared Galaxy S24 Ultra leaks and more. You may come across his work getting mentioned in The Times of India, India Today, Hindustan Times, NDTV, TechRadar, Digital Trends, Yahoo News, GSMArena, Android Authority, Android Central, Android Headlines, SamMobile, XDA, 9to5Google, and many other publications. He works across news, updates, features, guides, and more. If YTECHB writes about it, you can expect him to be involved in some way.

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