You don't need a bulky desktop scanner to digitize contracts, receipts, or certificates. Both Android and iPhone feature built-in scanner cameras that automatically crop and convert photos into crisp multi-page PDFs.
Method 1: Scan via Google Drive App (Android & iPhone)
1Built-In Google Drive Scanner Camera
- Open the Google Drive app on your smartphone.
- Tap the floating + (Plus) button or Camera Scanner icon.
- Point your camera at the physical document on a flat, high-contrast surface.
- Drive will automatically detect the borders and snap a clear scanned PDF.
📱 STEP 1 VISUAL GUIDE: SMARTPHONE DOCUMENT CAMERA
📌 Key Takeaways
- On iPhones, you can also open the Notes app > tap Camera icon > select Scan Documents.