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To scan a document on Android, open Google Drive and tap Create New–> Scan.
How to scan documents on Android
If you happen to have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you’ll be able to scan documents directly without downloading any 3rd party apps, so long as you have One UI 2 or higher. Most Galaxy phones from the past few years should have the feature, as Samsung is already rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy S20 and S21 series.
Simply launch the camera app from your Galaxy device and line it up with a document to start scanning. When you see yellow lines border the paper, select Tap to scan.
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You can then move the corners of the document to add or remove any unnecessary parts. When you are happy with the scanned area, tap Save.
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Once the scan has been saved, you will be able to view your document within the Gallery app.
If you have different Android skins, Google Drive is your go-to for scanning documents. It’s also a better option if you need to convert your scans into PDF documents.
Firstly, open the Google Drive app and tap the + icon in the bottom right. Under the Create new menu, tap Scan.
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Position your phone’s camera to face the document and tap the center button when you’re ready to scan the image.
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Yes, you can scan a document with your Android phone using Google Drive.
How do I scan a document and upload it to my computer?
Follow the steps in this guide to scan a document with Google Drive. You can then access your documents from your Google Drive on any device.
How do I scan a document with my iPhone?
If you have an iPhone with iOS 11 or above, open the Notes app, tap the Camera icon and select Scan Documents.
