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Converting paper documents into digital formats means you’ve got backups of your paperwork should you ever need them. It can also help you clear out a substantial amount of clutter from your home or office – perhaps a whole filing cabinet’s worth.<\/p>\n

It’s now easier than ever to scan documents using today’s phones – a large flatbed scanner is no longer needed as it was in the past. Receipts, business cards, bills, and any other kind of printed material can be stored digitally.<\/p>\n

If you’ve got an iPhone, you can do this straight from the built-in Notes<\/a> or Files<\/a> apps. If those don’t quite give you the features you need, there are third-party alternatives that will do the job as well.<\/p>\n

Scan documents with Notes or Files<\/h2>\n
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The process of scanning a document is similar in both Notes and Files. To get started in Notes, open or create a note, then tap the paperclip icon at the bottom, then Scan Documents<\/strong>. In Files, tap the three dots (top right), then Scan Documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This gets you into the scanning interface. By default, you’ll be in auto mode – frame the document in the camera viewfinder, and when it’s lined up, a picture is automatically taken. Line up the next page, and after a momen \u2026<\/p>\n

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