How to Scan Documents with Your Phone

Turn your phone into a scanner.

~15s

Notes app > camera icon > Scan Documents.

~15s

Google Drive > + > Scan.

~15s

Lay flat on dark surface, good lighting, hold phone above. Save as PDF.

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