How to Scan on Android?

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4 Ways to Scan Documents on Android

Scanning App
Samsung Galaxy
Google Pixel using Lens
Google Drive

How to Scan Documents with Android Scanning App (for Free)?

Scanning apps provide an all-in-one solution for capturing, enhancing, and organizing documents directly on your Android phone. Equipped with features such as automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and OCR (optical character recognition), these scanning apps ensure that your scanned documents are sharp, clear, and optimized for digital use.

Our FREE Android app, Scan.Plus, provides a user-friendly interface designed to enhance your scanning experience. Scan.Plus is ideal for both individuals and professionals seeking an efficient way to manage paperless documents. It allows you to easily organize your documents by category and share files however you need to.

Scan.Plus integrates leading cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud, making sure your scanned documents are always within reach on any device. Whether it's collaborating with team members or accessing essential files remotely, our app streamlines this process to maintain your productivity, regardless of your location.

How to Scan Documents with Samsung Galaxy?

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone with One UI 2 or higher, you can scan documents directly using the built-in camera app. Most Galaxy models from the past few years support this feature, and One UI 4 is already being rolled out to the Galaxy S20 and S21 series.

To scan a document, open the camera app on your Galaxy device and position it over the document. When yellow borders appear around the document, tap "Tap to scan" to capture the image.

Open the camera app
Point your camera at the document you want to scan
Tap the yellow "T" icon
Choose the area you want to scan
Tap "Save"

Once the scan has been saved, you can view your document within the Gallery app.

‍Extract text from photo with a Samsung Galaxy phone
‍If you just want to extract text from a document instead of saving a scanned document, you can do this by tapping on "Extract Text" at the top of your screen.

How to Scan Documents on Lens with Google Pixel?

Utilizing the built-in Google Lens feature, you can digitize important papers, receipts, or notes on your Google Pixel phone. This method allows you to scan documents, adjust them to your liking, and save them directly to your Google Drive for easy access and sharing.

Open Google Lens: Open the Google Lens app on your Google Pixel, or access it through Google Photos by tapping the Lens icon when viewing a photo.
Start Scanning: Point your phone’s camera at the document you want to scan. Google Lens will automatically detect the document. You may see options like "Text," "Search," "Translate," etc. For scanning purposes, choose "Text."
Capture the Document: Tap on the document or text area to select it. Google Lens will highlight the text it recognizes. You can tap the shutter button to capture the image if it hasn't automatically.
Adjust and Save: After capturing the document, you can select the text or area you want to keep. Tap “Copy text” to save the text to your clipboard, or choose “Save as PDF” to create a PDF file.
Share and Store: Save the scanned document to your preferred location on your device or Google Drive. Share the scanned document via email, messaging apps, or other sharing options available on your Pixel.

Note that Pixel phones with Google Camera 7.2 or higher will also have a scanner built-in to the camera.

How to Scan Documents with Google Drive?

Another alternative to scan documents is by using the Google Drive app from your Android device. To do so, please follow these steps:

Open Google Drive
• Simply open the Google Drive app on your Google Pixel.
Open the scan feature
• Tap the "+" (plus) button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
• Select "Scan" from the menu that appears. This will open the camera.
Capture the Document
• Position your phone's camera over the document you want to scan.
• From there, you will have the option to choose between “Auto capture” and “Manual” scanning.
Adjust the Scan
• After taking the picture, you can adjust the scan by cropping it, rotating it, or changing the color scheme (e.g., color, black and white).
• If you need to add more pages, tap the "+" (plus) icon to scan additional pages.
Save the Scan
• Once you’re satisfied with the scanned document, tap "Save".
• Choose a name for the scanned document and select the location in Google Drive where you want to save it.
Access and Share
‍• The scanned document will be saved as a PDF in Google Drive. You can access it from the app and share it via email, link, or other methods directly from Google Drive.

Scan and Secure Documents with Your Android Using Scan.Plus

We offer comprehensive security and confidentiality that safeguards your data. Using Scan.Plus allows you to scan and protect your documents effortlessly from your Android, with the assurance that your information is secured by cutting-edge protective measures.

Scan.Plus App Features on Android

Scan and create single or multi-page PDF documents using your Android.

Adjust, rotate, organize, and remove pages within your documents.

Sync your scanned documents with Scan.Plus cloud storage.

Share PDFs via email or apps like Gmail and Dropbox.

Optimize scans for size and color directly on your Android.

Use OCR to extract and modify text from scans.

FAQs

Which scanning app is best for my Android device?

While different scanning apps exist for converting documents to PDFs, finding one that meets your specific needs is crucial. Scan.Plus stands out by offering comprehensive digitization capabilities for a variety of documents including contracts, work-related files, receipts, and ID cards. It incorporates OCR technology to seamlessly extract text from documents or images while ensuring your data's security and privacy. Scan.Plus is an excellent choice if these features match your requirements.

Can I scan multiple pages into a single document on Android?

Yes, the Scan.Plus app for Android enables you to consolidate multiple scanned pages into one cohesive document on Android. Simply, continue scanning the pages within the same job, and the app will intuitively compile them into a singular file. This flexibility allows you to append or remove pages as needed later on.

Is it possible to scan a variety of document types, such as receipts and business cards, securely on my Android?

Absolutely, the Scan.Plus app on Android is versatile and can securely digitize any document type, from receipts to business cards. Post-scan, you have the option to neatly categorize and file them into designated folders for better organization.

How can I share scanned documents from my Android?

With the Scan.Plus app on Android, sharing your scanned documents is straightforward. Simply tap the share or export button, usually found at the top right of the screen, and select your preferred method of distribution, including email, messaging, eSignature, online fax, or uploading to cloud storage services.

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