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Want to scan a document on the iPhone? Your Files app can be used as a document scanner where you can scan and save documents to your iPhone and iCloud. Using the Files app to scan a document on the iPhone helps keep you organized by scanning, saving, and marking up documents from one location. Here’s how to scan a document on the iPhone using the Files app.
Related: How to Save Items to the Files App on Your iPhone

How to Scan a Document on an iPhone with the Files App
- Open the Files app.
- Tap the three dots on the top right corner.
- Select Scan Documents.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to scan your document.
- Scan any additional documents.
- When you’re finished, tap Save.
- Select where you want to save your document.
- Tap Save in the top right corner.
Now, you can navigate to that location to view your document. If you saved the document to your iCloud through the Files app, you can view your document from your iPad or Mac as well. You can also scan photos using the Notes App or other photo scanning apps.