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Scan a document with your smartphone

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Take a photo of a document and save it as a PDF with your phone.


What to remember

Feature coming soon

Key Point

  • Place the document flat on a well-lit surface.
  • Open the scan app on the phone.
  • Point the camera at the document and take the photo.
  • Adjust the frame if needed.
  • Save the document as a PDF on the phone.

What to prepare

  • A bright place to see the document clearly.
  • A flat surface to place the document on.
  • Enough battery to finish the scan.

Important Notice

  • Avoid shadows and reflections on the document.
  • Frame it well so all the text is visible.
  • Check that it is readable before saving or sending.

To understand

  • scan = take a photo of a document to make a file
  • digitise = turn a paper document into a digital file
  • PDF = file format that keeps the document layout