How to Scan from iPhone

Instasize Team
February 21, 2023
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In today's digital age, scanning documents from your smartphone has become a necessity. Whether you're a student or a working professional, being able to scan documents on the go can save you time and hassle. With the rise of remote work, being able to scan documents with your iPhone has become more important than ever before. In this article, we'll show you how to scan from your iPhone, step by step.

What You'll Need

Before we get started, there are a few things you'll need to have:

  • An iPhone with a camera
  • The Notes app on your iPhone (this app comes pre-installed on all iPhones)
  • The document you want to scan

Step-by-Step Guide to Scanning from Your iPhone

  1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the new note icon in the bottom right-hand corner.
  3. Tap on the camera icon above the keyboard.
  4. You'll now have the option to scan a document. Hold your phone over the document, and the camera will automatically detect the edges of the page.
  5. Tap on the shutter button to take the photo.
  6. If you're not happy with the scan, you can retake it by tapping on the retake button.
  7. Once you're happy with the scan, tap on the save button.
  8. You can now add any additional notes or comments to the scanned document.
  9. Tap on the share icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
  10. You'll now have the option to share the document via email, text message, or any other app that supports document sharing.

Tips for Scanning with Your iPhone

  • Make sure you have good lighting when you're scanning. Natural light is the best, but if you're indoors, try to use a well-lit room.
  • Keep your iPhone steady when you're scanning. This will help to prevent blurry images.
  • If you're scanning a multi-page document, you can add additional pages by tapping on the plus icon in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
  • If you have a lot of documents to scan, consider investing in a document scanner app. There are many free and paid options available in the App Store.

Scanning documents from your iPhone is easy and convenient. With the Notes app, you can scan documents on the go and share them with others quickly and easily. We hope this guide has been helpful to you. Happy scanning!