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    1 min read 5 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Scan Documents with Your Phone

    Turn your phone into a document scanner to digitize receipts, forms, and important papers.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Built-in scanning on iPhone
    2. 2.Built-in scanning on Android
    3. 3.Tips for best scans
    4. 4.Scan multiple pages
    5. 5.Share and store scans
    1

    Built-in scanning on iPhone

    ~15s
    Open the Notes app > create a new note > tap the camera icon > Scan Documents. Hold your phone over the document. It automatically detects edges and scans. Tap Save.
    2

    Built-in scanning on Android

    ~15s
    Open Google Drive > tap + > Scan. Point the camera at the document. It auto-detects and crops. Add multiple pages, then save as a PDF to your Drive.
    3

    Tips for best scans

    ~15s
    Place the document on a contrasting surface (white paper on dark desk). Use good lighting — natural light is best. Hold your phone directly above, parallel to the document. Keep steady.
    4

    Scan multiple pages

    ~15s
    Both iPhone and Android allow scanning multiple pages into one document. After the first scan, tap "Add Page" or "+" to continue scanning. Save all pages as a single PDF.
    5

    Share and store scans

    ~15s
    Share scans via email, text, or AirDrop. Save to iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive for permanent storage. Create folders for medical records, tax documents, and receipts.

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