How do I scan a document using an iPhone?

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How do I scan a document using an iPhone?

Make a digitized copy of any physical document that you can save to your phone, or quickly send via messages, email, or AirDrop, depending on your needs. We’ll cover how to scan on iPhone using the Notes app.

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To Scan a Document Using the Notes App:

1. On your iPhone, open the Notes app.

iPhone with the Notes app circled in red.

2. Open a new note by tapping the New Note button in the bottom right or open an existing note.

the menu of the Notes app with the New Note icon in the bottom right corner, circled in red.

3. Tap the Camera icon.

A Notes app screen with the camera icon circled in red.

4. Tap Scan Documents.

a list of Notes app options with the words Scan Documents circled in red.

Position the document so that it is entirely in view and the camera will automatically take the photo. You can continue scanning by repeating this step.

the Notes app screen with a yellow document centered in the phone window.

When you’re done, tap Save.

the Notes app screen with a yellow document and SAVE circled in red at the bottom.

To Delete Unwanted Scans:

1. Because the pictures take automatically, you may accidentally get a picture you didn't want to save. To delete a scan, tap the scanned image you want to remove.

a scanned image of a lined notebook page circled in red.