Can an iPhone scan a document into an electronic version?

Mondo Technology Updated on 2024-01-31

Yes, iPhones can scan documents and convert them into electronic versions. This can be done with the built-in camera app and the Notes app. Here are the steps to scan a document with your iPhone and create an electronic version:

Open the Notes app

Find and open the Notes app on your iPhone.

Create a new note or select an existing note

You can select an existing note or create a new one.

Start scanning

In a note, tap the camera icon at the bottom of the screen.

Select "Scan Files".

Scan the file

Place the file on a flat surface and use your iPhone's camera to point at the file.

If set to automatic, the camera automatically scans the file. It is also possible to capture images manually.

Adjust the scan box to fit the file size.

Save the scan

Once you are satisfied with the scan results, you can click Save.

Open the Camera app

Open the camera app on your iPhone.

Select Document scanning

Point the camera at the document, and the camera app will automatically recognize it as the document and adjust the settings.

Shooting**

Press the photo button to capture the document image.

Use the edit function to make adjustments

In the app, you can edit scanned documents, such as cropping and adjusting colors.

Save or share

Save your edits** or share them via email, message, etc.

These features are great for quickly scanning documents, receipts, notes, and more and saving them in electronic format. The quality of the scan depends on the clarity of the document and the conditions in which it was taken.

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