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Document scanner for iPhone
Scan paper documents into clean PDFs on iPhone with auto-crop, multi-page capture, OCR, page organization, and export.
Last updated May 24, 2026
What this tool does
Document Scanner turns paper into clean PDFs with auto-crop, multi-page scanning, OCR searchable text, page reorder, rotation, and export.
Common uses
- Scan contracts and forms.
- Save receipts as PDFs.
- Create searchable study notes.
- Send exported scans to PDF Toolkit when you need signatures, annotation, or form filling.
- Export files to Mail, Messages, Files, or cloud drives.
Why use a dedicated scanner
Built-in camera capture can be enough for a quick page. A dedicated scanner is better when you need multi-page PDFs, OCR, export naming, recent scan organization, page reorder, rotation, or consistent crop correction.
Scan, OCR, organize, and export.
Free to scan. Pro unlocks OCR, higher export limits, and advanced organization.
FAQ
Can it scan multiple pages? +
Yes. Document Scanner is built for multi-page PDFs.
Can it make PDFs searchable? +
Yes. OCR searchable text is part of Pro.
Can I sign scans? +
Use Document Scanner to capture and export the PDF, then open it in PDF Toolkit for signatures, annotation, and form filling.
Do scans stay private? +
Scans stay local unless you export, share, or use a clearly labeled feature that requires upload.
Related pages
- Document Scanner for iPhone and iPad
- How to scan documents on iPhone
- How to make a scanned PDF searchable (OCR)
- Scan-to-PDF size estimator (free tool)
Frequently asked questions
Are app-scanned documents IRS-accepted for tax records?
Yes. The IRS has accepted digital receipts and documents since 1997 (Rev. Proc. 97-22) provided they are legible, complete, and show date, payee, and amount. Document Scanner output meets those requirements.
Does Apple Notes already scan documents?
Yes for single scans. Document Scanner adds batch capture into one searchable PDF, OCR for text search, page organization, and cleaner export controls.
Will the scans upload?
No. Edge detection, perspective correction, and OCR all run on-device using iOS Vision.
Can I scan a multi-page contract into one PDF?
Yes. Auto-capture takes a page each time the camera detects a steady frame, then stitches all pages into one ordered PDF for export.