How to Scan Documents on iPad

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Notes app

   Launch the Notes app from your Home Screen or Dock. Tap the Compose icon in the top right corner to create a new note, or select an existing note where you want to insert the document.

   Note: Ensure your iPad is updated to the latest version of iPadOS for the most stable scanning performance.
2. 15 sec

   Access the camera interface

   Tap the Camera icon located in the toolbar above the keyboard. Select the 'Scan Documents' option from the pop-up menu to activate the scanning interface.

   Note: If the toolbar is hidden, tap the plus sign icon first.
3. 1 min

   Scan the document

   Position your document within the camera frame. The iPad will automatically detect and capture the document boundaries; if it does not, tap the Shutter button manually to capture the frame.

   Note: Keep the iPad steady and ensure the document is on a contrasting background for the best edge detection.
4. 1 min

   Adjust corners and filters

   Tap the thumbnail of the scan to review it. Use the corner handles to adjust the crop boundaries if the automatic detection is inaccurate, then tap 'Done' to return to the scanning session.

   Note: Select the filter icon to change the output to Grayscale, Black & White, or Photo settings.
5. 30 sec

   Save the document

   Tap 'Save' in the bottom right corner once all pages have been captured. The document will be embedded directly into your note as a PDF file.

   Note: You can rename the file by tapping the document preview and selecting the file name field.
6. 30 sec

   Share your scan

   Tap the Share icon at the top of the note to send the file via Mail, Messages, or save it directly to the Files app. Select 'Export as PDF' to finalize the file format for third-party compatibility.

   Note: Using the Files app allows you to drag and drop your scan into iCloud Drive for instant cross-device access.