How to scan on iPhone using Notes app

After opening the Notes app on either iPhone or iPad, either create a new note or open an existing one to start scanning documents. Then, tap the camera button followed by ‘Scan Documents’ and get the document lined up ready for scanning.

The camera should scan automatically, but users can tap the shutter button to prompt a scan. Rise and repeat for every page, which will then save in a brand new note in the Notes app.

Need to highlight a piece of text before sending it on to someone else? Maybe you need to move around some text for better context? Notes has you covered. Start by tapping the scanned document followed by the share button, this will then display the ‘Markup’ option.

Then tap the tool that’s needed and make necessary amendments. If there are any additions needed, tap + to add things like a signature or text box. Once finished, tap done twice and all changes will save to the original document and note.

Notes do this automatically, but to get a sharable PDF file you’ll need to save it into the Files app. With the necessary document open tap the share button in the top-right hand corner. Then tap the Files app or whichever app is necessary and then select ‘Share’.

If you’ve made the odd duplicate or no longer need a scanned document, simply tap on the document in question followed by the trash can in the bottom-right corner. Finally, tap ‘Delete’ to confirm. If you want to delete the entire document and multiple page scans, just delete the note it’s stored in.