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Case in point: the Notes app can actually scan documents without the need for any other software.

First, launch the app and pick the Camera icon, and then tap Scan Documents.

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Place the document and the document will automatically scan in Auto mode.

Press the shutter button to capture more scans, and drag the corners to adjust them.

The app itself is pretty self-explanatory.

A photo scanner in action.

Once you’re happy, tap Done and save and share the document.

Use Microsoft Lens

Finally,Microsoft Lens.

and offers many of the same features as the above apps.

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Each of these modes caters to slightly different things, and it’s a neat trick for office work.

The app lets you edit captured photos, such as by cropping them.

Naturally, Microsoft Lens works well with theMicrosoft 365suite.

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FAQs for scanning documents with your iPhone

Which one is the best of these examples?

The answer really depends on what you want to scan and for what reason.

Is a smartphone camera enough?

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We hope this guide was helpful, and thank you for reading.

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