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How to scan documents on iPhone
Scan paper documents into clean PDFs on iPhone with auto-crop, multi-page capture, OCR, signatures, annotations, and export.
Last updated May 24, 2026
Direct answer
Place the document on a flat surface, scan each page, confirm auto-crop edges, add OCR or a signature if needed, then export the final PDF to Files, Mail, Messages, or a cloud drive.
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Steps
- Put the paper on a flat surface with good light.
- Hold the iPhone steady above the page.
- Let auto-crop detect the edges.
- Add more pages for a multi-page PDF.
- Run OCR if you need searchable text.
- Add a signature or annotation if required.
- Export the PDF.
Better scan quality
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Dark scan | Move near a brighter window or lamp |
| Crooked page | Reconfirm crop corners |
| Blurry text | Hold the phone steady and rescan |
| Multi-page form | Scan pages in order before export |
Scan paper into clean PDFs.
Document Scanner supports auto-crop, multi-page PDFs, OCR, signatures, annotations, and export.
FAQ
Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF? +
Yes. Document Scanner is built for multi-page PDFs.
Can scanned PDFs become searchable? +
Yes. OCR searchable text is included in Pro.
Can I sign a scanned document? +
Yes. You can add signatures and annotations after scanning.
Are scans uploaded? +
Scans stay local unless you export, share, or use a clearly labeled feature that requires upload.