Your iPhone is a versatile device, capable of much more than just browsing the web, messaging friends, and watching videos. It can also function as a digital scanner, thanks to the built-in capabilities of the Notes and Files apps. Whether you’re using an iPhone or an older model, the steps remain the same.
Scanning with the Notes App
To utilize your iPhone’s built-in scanner within the Notes app, follow these simple steps:
1.
Open the Notes app:
If you don’t have the app installed, download it from the App Store.2.
Create a new note:
Select a pre-existing note or create a new one.3.
Access the scanner:
Tap the camera icon at the bottom of the Notes app and choose ‘Scan Documents’.4.
Position your document:
Place the document you want to scan in front of your iPhone. The camera should automatically capture the document if it’s in Auto mode. Otherwise, tap the shutter button to take a photo.5.
Adjust and save:
You can adjust the size of the scanned image by dragging its corners and tapping ‘Done’ when finished. Choose ‘Save’ to save your scanned document as a PDF.Adding Signatures to Notes Documents
If you need to add a signature to your scanned document, follow these steps:
1.
Open the document:
Tap on the scanned document within the Notes app.2.
Select the signature option:
Choose the share icon at the bottom of the screen, then tap ‘Markup’.3.
Add your signature:
Select the ‘Signature’ button, then choose ‘Add Signature’. You can either select a previously saved signature or create a new one using your finger.4.
Finalize:
Tap ‘Done’ to save the document with the added signature.Scanning with the Files App
You can also scan documents directly within the Files app. The first two steps are identical to the Notes app procedure. After that, the process mirrors the steps outlined above:
1.
Open the Files app:
Locate the Files app on your iPhone.2.
Access the scan option:
Tap the ellipsis (three dots) in the top-right corner and select ‘Scan Documents’.3.
Position your document:
Place the document you wish to scan in front of your iPhone. The camera should automatically scan the document if it’s in Auto mode. Otherwise, tap the shutter button to take a photo.4.
Adjust and save:
You can adjust the size of the scanned image by dragging its corners, then tapping ‘Done’ when finished. Choose ‘Save’ to save your scanned document as a PDF.Adding Signatures to Files Documents
To add a signature to a scanned document within the Files app, follow these steps:
1.
Open the document:
Tap on the scanned document within the Files app.2.
Select the signature option:
Choose the share icon at the bottom of the screen and tap ‘Markup’.3.
Add your signature:
Select the ‘Signature’ button, then choose ‘Add Signature’. You can either select a previously saved signature or create a new one using your finger.4.
Finalize:
Tap ‘Done’ to save the document with the added signature.Now you can easily scan documents directly from your iPhone using the Notes and Files apps. Whether you need to capture receipts, important documents, or handwritten notes, this handy feature makes it easier than ever to digitize your paper world.
