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| 1 | +tags:: [[Diataxis/How To]] |
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| 3 | +- # How to Scan Documents to PDF using iPhone Files App |
| 4 | + - ## Goal |
| 5 | + - Create multi-page scanned PDFs directly from physical documents using the built-in iPhone Files app scanner |
| 6 | + - ## Preconditions |
| 7 | + - iPhone with iOS 11 or later |
| 8 | + - Files app installed (built-in) |
| 9 | + - Physical documents to scan |
| 10 | + - ## Procedure |
| 11 | + - ### 1. Open Files App |
| 12 | + - Launch the **Files** app from your iPhone home screen |
| 13 | + - Navigate to the folder where you want to save the PDF (e.g., iCloud Drive, On My iPhone) |
| 14 | + - ### 2. Access Scan Documents |
| 15 | + - Tap the **three dots** (⋯) in the top-right corner |
| 16 | + - Select **Scan Documents** from the menu |
| 17 | + - Alternatively, tap the **camera icon** in the top-right corner |
| 18 | + - ### 3. Scan Your Documents |
| 19 | + - Point your camera at the document |
| 20 | + - The app will automatically detect document edges |
| 21 | + - Tap the **shutter button** to capture each page |
| 22 | + - For multiple pages, continue scanning additional pages |
| 23 | + - The app will show thumbnails of scanned pages at the bottom |
| 24 | + - ### 4. Review and Adjust Scans |
| 25 | + - Tap any thumbnail to review/edit individual pages |
| 26 | + - Use the **crop tool** to adjust document boundaries |
| 27 | + - Use **filters** to adjust brightness, contrast, or convert to black & white |
| 28 | + - Tap **Retake** if you need to rescan a page |
| 29 | + - ### 5. Save as PDF |
| 30 | + - Tap **Save** in the top-right corner |
| 31 | + - Choose your desired location (iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, etc.) |
| 32 | + - Enter a filename for your PDF |
| 33 | + - Tap **Save** to complete the process |
| 34 | + - ## Advanced Features |
| 35 | + - ### Batch Scanning |
| 36 | + - Scan multiple documents in one session |
| 37 | + - Each document becomes a separate page in the final PDF |
| 38 | + - Perfect for multi-page reports, contracts, or presentations |
| 39 | + - ### Auto-Enhancement |
| 40 | + - Automatic edge detection and perspective correction |
| 41 | + - Built-in filters for better text readability |
| 42 | + - Automatic brightness and contrast adjustment |
| 43 | + - ### Integration Options |
| 44 | + - Save directly to iCloud Drive for cross-device access |
| 45 | + - Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email |
| 46 | + - Open in other apps like Adobe Acrobat or PDF Expert |
| 47 | + - ## Tips for Best Results |
| 48 | + - Ensure good lighting when scanning |
| 49 | + - Keep documents flat and avoid shadows |
| 50 | + - Use the crop tool to remove unnecessary background |
| 51 | + - Consider using black & white filter for text documents |
| 52 | + - For multi-page documents, scan in order for proper page sequence |
| 53 | + - ## Troubleshooting |
| 54 | + - **Scanner not detecting edges**: Ensure document is flat and well-lit |
| 55 | + - **Poor quality scans**: Try adjusting filters or retaking the scan |
| 56 | + - **Missing pages**: Check thumbnails at bottom to ensure all pages were captured |
| 57 | + - **Can't find saved PDF**: Check the folder you selected during save process |
| 58 | + - ## Related |
| 59 | + - [[MacOS/How To/Import Only Some Photos via USB from iPhone]] |
| 60 | + - [[PDF/Tool/CLI/PDF To Markdown Tools]] |
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