Did you know that your iPhone or Android camera has the capability to function as a handheld digital scanner? It’s a simple, cost-free, and extremely convenient solution. With this feature, you can easily save scans to your phone and convert them into PDF files to effortlessly send them to anyone with just a few taps.
Learn how to scan documents to PDF using your phone by following these steps:
1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
2. Select an existing note or create a new one by tapping the compose button at the bottom right-hand corner.
3. Tap the camera button that appears when you go to type a note.
4. Choose the option to manually or automatically scan documents into your iPhone. I recommend manual mode for greater control and precision.
5. Ensure that your document is clearly visible on your phone’s screen. A yellow box will appear around it when it’s centered. Tap the shutter button at the bottom center of the screen to capture the scan.
6. Tap “Keep Scan” to save the scan or scan additional documents as needed. Tap “Save” when you’re finished.
7. You can keep the scanned documents in your notes, and since they are saved as PDFs, you have the option to send them to others.
To send a scanned PDF document on your iPhone:
1. Tap on your scanned document.
2. Tap the Share icon.
3. Choose the method you prefer for sharing the PDF, such as email or text message, and send it.
If you have an Android phone, follow these steps to scan a document:
1. Download the Google Drive app and open it.
2. Tap the plus (+) button.
3. Select “Scan” from the options.
4. Allow the app to access your phone’s camera.
5. Make sure your document is clearly visible on your phone’s screen and take a photo of the scan.
6. Preview the scan and crop the edges if necessary.
7. Tap “Next” and adjust the name and save location of the PDF file.
8. Tap “Save” to store the document in your Google Drive.
To send a scanned PDF via Gmail or any other method on your Android device:
1. Compose a new email and attach the PDF by tapping the paperclip icon.
2. Choose “Insert from drive” and select the PDF you want to send.
3. Alternatively, open the PDF in Google Drive, tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner, and select your preferred sharing method, such as copying the link to share via text or emailing a link to the drive document. You can also download the file to your Android device or share it directly from the drive.
Scanning documents using your smartphone’s camera is a convenient and efficient way to go paperless and eliminate the need for physical printers and scanners. Take advantage of this feature to quickly send files as PDFs from anywhere with just a few taps.
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