Scan Documents on an iPhone or Android phone refers to the feature that allows you to use your device's camera to capture physical documents (like papers, receipts, or notes) and convert them into digital files (PDFs or images). Unlike a regular photo, scanning optimises the document by 

     5 methods to scan documents on iPhone 

Would you like steps for a specific scanning method? Here are five methods to scan documents on an iPhone:  

1. Using the Notes App

   - Open the Notes app and create a new note.  

   - Tap the camera icon and select "Scan Documents." 

   - Position your iPhone over the document, and it will automatically capture the scan.  

   - Adjust the edges and save it as a PDF or image.  

2. Using the Files App 

   - Open the Files app and navigate to any folder.  

   - Tap the three-dot menu and select "Scan Documents."  

   - Align the document in the frame, and the app will scan it.  

   - Save the scanned file as a PDF.  

3. Third-Party Apps (Adobe Scan, Cam Scanner, etc.)  

   - Download a document scanning app like Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens, or Cam Scanner.  

   - Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to scan.  

   - These apps often offer additional features like OCR (text recognition) and cloud storage.  

4. Using the Camera with Markup 

   - Open the Camera app and take a photo of the document.  

   - Go to the Photos app, open the image, and tap "Edit."  

   - Use the Crop tool to adjust the edges.  

   - For further enhancements, use Markup (from the share sheet) to annotate or sign the document.  

5. Using Shortcuts (Automated Scanning)

   - Open the shortcuts app and create a new shortcut.  

   - Add the "Scan Documents" action from the list.  

   - Run the shortcut to quickly scan and save documents without opening multiple apps.  

Key Features of Document Scanning on iPhone:

1. Auto-Edge Detection– The iPhone detects the document's edges and crops it neatly.  

2. Perspective Correction– Adjusts skewed angles to make the scan look flat.  

3. Enhanced Quality– Improves text clarity and removes shadows or glare.  

4. Export as PDF or Image – Saves scans in a shareable, compact format.  

5. OCR (Optional in Some Apps) – Some apps (like Adobe Scan) can extract editable text from scans.  

Where to Find "Scan Documents" on iPhone? 

- Built-in Option: 

  - Notes App (Tap Camera icon → Scan Documents)  

  - Files App (Tap → Scan Documents)  

- Third-Party Apps: Adobe Scan, Microsoft Lens, Cam Scanner.  

Difference Between Scanning & Taking a Photo

| Scanning a Document | Taking a Photo |  

| Auto-crops edges | Manual cropping needed |  

| Enhances text & removes shadows | May have glare/shadows |  

| Saves as optimised PDF | Saves as regular image (JPEG/HEIC) |  

| Better for printing/emailing | Less professional for documents |  

Why Use Scan Documents Instead of a Camera? 

- More professional-looking results.  

- Easier to organise and share (e.g., emailing a PDF instead of an image).  

      Works well for receipts, contracts, and handwritten notes.   

Conclusion 

Each method provides a different level of convenience and features, so choose the one that best fits your needs. Let me know if you'd like more details! You can also read articles like:

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