How to scan a document on iPhone (and save it as a PDF)
Your iPhone has a document scanner built into Notes and Files. It straightens pages, removes shadows and saves a PDF.
The fix
Scan with the Files app (saves a PDF)
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Open Files and go to the folder you want.
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Tap ••• at the top and choose Scan Documents.
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Hold the iPhone over the page until it captures.
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Scan the next pages, then tap Save.
The fix
Scan with Notes
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Open a note and tap the camera or paperclip button.
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Choose Scan Documents and capture each page.
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Tap Save. The scan appears in the note; tap Share to send it as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign a scanned document?
Open the scan in Files or Notes, tap the Markup (pen) button, then tap + and Add Signature.
How do I email a scan?
Open the scan, tap Share and choose Mail. It is sent as a PDF.
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