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Scan documents with your iPad camera

On supported iPad models, when you open Camera, iPad can automatically detect and scan documents within the camera frame. After you scan a document using Camera, you can save it in the Files app, open it in the Preview app, or share it using AirDrop or an app such as Mail or Messages.

  1. Open Camera on your iPad.

    Make sure Camera is in Photo mode.

  2. Position iPad so the document appears on the screen, then tap Scan Document; iPad automatically captures the page.

    To capture the scan yourself instead of automatically, tap Manual, then tap the Shutter button.

    Tip: On supported models, turn on the flash the Show Flash Settings button to remove shadows and enhance colors.

  3. Repeat the steps above to scan additional pages.

  4. Tap the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen to edit or delete the scans, then tap the Back button.

  5. Tap the Done button when you’re done scanning, then choose one of the following:

    • Save the scan in the Files app: Tap Done, tap Save to Files, then tap Save.

    • Open the scan in the Preview app: Tap Preview.

    • Search the scan: Tap the Search button.

    • Share the scan using AirDrop, Mail, Messages, or another app: Tap the Share button, then tap a share method.

    • Delete the scan: Tap Done, then tap Delete.

See alsoGet started with Preview on iPadScan text and documents in Preview on iPadScan text and documents in Notes using the iPad camera
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