You don't need to use a bulky scanner to scan your documents. If you own an iPhone, it's as easy as taking a picture.

We’re scanning a document using an iPhone 13 Pro, but you can also use an iPad, or iPod touch. To scan a document, create a new note and tap “Scan Documents” in the capture menu.

You can scan documents using the Notes app! That's right — you can scan and save important documents such as checks, legal documents, and photos without having to track down the nearest scanner.

The Notes app is a handy way to scan a document, especially one you want to associate with a specific note. Learn how to use this feature.

How to Scan Documents on iPhone and iPad without using a third-party app? Step 1: Open the Notes app On your iPhone, find the Notes app.

How to Start Scanning To start scanning documents, open the Notes app and jump into a note, or create a new one. Hit the + in the middle of your screen and select the Scan Documents option.

Mobile scanning apps turn paper forms and documents into clear PDF files. After testing 21 apps, we found that Adobe Scan is the best at the job.