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Merrick Doyle.
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Hey everyone, I’ve seen people mention that you can scan things directly with an iPhone, but I’ve never actually done it myself. I know iPhones can scan QR codes with the camera, but I also heard there’s a way to scan full documents without needing a third-party app. That would be super handy for work, school, or just keeping track of receipts. I don’t want to mess around with clunky apps if the phone already has built-in features for this. Could someone walk me through the process step by step? Like where to find the scanner option, how to use it, and if the scans can be saved as PDFs? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for helping me figure this out!
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Open Notes → New note → Camera → Scan Documents. It’s automatic, saves as PDF. QR codes just need the regular Camera app. Super quick once you know where to look.
If you’re scanning papers, go to Notes and use the built-in scanner. If you’re scanning QR codes, just point your Camera app at them. Both are free and reliable—no downloads needed. Works surprisingly well for receipts, forms, and even IDs.
Hey! Open Notes, hit the camera, then “Scan Documents.” Done. For QR, just use Camera. Apple made it really simple!
Notes is the hidden gem for document scanning. Camera handles QR codes instantly. I switched from third-party apps once I realized this and never looked back. The PDF export option is especially helpful when submitting assignments or receipts.
Apple tucked the document scanner inside the Notes app, which is why many people miss it. Open Notes, start a new note, tap the camera icon, and select “Scan Documents.” The phone auto-aligns the page and enhances the scan. You can save it as PDF or share via email. For QR codes, the Camera app is enough. Point and wait—it’s instant. I use this feature all the time for signing forms and emailing them straight from my phone.
Hi there! Great question because a lot of iPhone users don’t realize this feature exists. If you want to scan documents, you can use the built-in Notes app. Open a new note, tap the camera icon, and choose “Scan Documents.” Position your paper in view, and the phone will automatically detect edges, snap the scan, and let you crop it. You can scan multiple pages into one file, then save or share as a PDF. For QR codes, you don’t even need the Notes app—the standard Camera app does it. Just point the camera at the code, and a link or action will pop up at the top of the screen. I’ve used this for everything from restaurant menus to banking apps, and it works flawlessly. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t use it earlier. Quick, simple, and no third-party apps needed!
Just use the Notes app → Camera → Scan Documents. Saves as PDF directly. For QR codes, open the Camera app and point at the code—it auto detects. No extra apps required.
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