In this article, we’ll show you how to use WhatsApp’s built-in document scanning feature on iPhone to easily and conveniently send digital copies of regular paper documents.You can scan anything: an A4 sheet of paper, a booklet, a receipt, etc. After that, the digital version of the document can be shared anywhere with anyone.
You can scan documents using Apple’s Notes app or the Files app. If you don’t mind using third-party apps, the Google Drive app has a built-in scanner. Of course, there are plenty of dedicated scanner apps in the App Store, like Microsoft Lens.
However, if you and your contacts use WhatsApp most often, scanning documents directly through the messenger is the most convenient option. The scanned document is sent as a PDF, making it easy to open on iPhone, iPad, Android devices, and computers.
How to Scan Documents via WhatsApp and Send Them as PDFs
1) Open the WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app on your iPhone and select the desired chat.
2) Tap the plus (+) icon and select Document , then Scan Document .
3) By default, the “Auto ” scanning mode is selected . In this mode, the app automatically scans a document as soon as you point the camera at it. This is very convenient when you need to scan many pages. A manual mode is also available, which we’ll discuss below.
Point your smartphone’s camera at your document. Your iPhone will recognize it, select it, and automatically scan it.
Don’t move the camera from the document until the scan is complete. You can also turn on the flash or apply filters, such as black and white, during scanning.
4) Now you can click on the preview and adjust the scan. You can adjust the document’s edges, add filters, or rotate pages. You can also delete unnecessary pages. Then click “Done” to save the result.
5) When you’re done, click “Save .” WhatsApp will automatically convert the scanned pages into a PDF file. You can add additional text and edit the file if desired.
Manually scanning documents in WhatsApp
If the automatic mode does not suit you, before scanning, click the “Auto” button and select “Manual” .
Point the camera at the document and press the capture button when the app recognizes it. Then, manually adjust the angles and press the save button.
Repeat the process for all your pages, if you have multiple. Afterward, click “Save” and then upload the scanned document.
Can you scan documents in WhatsApp for Android?
The WhatsApp app for Android has a Document option, but there is no built-in scanner.
If you have an Android smartphone, you can use apps like Microsoft Lens, Google Drive, and others to scan. Once the scanned document is saved as a PDF, you can send it via WhatsApp.
