Today, there are many applications in the App Store that allow you to scan documents using iOS devices without resorting to the help of specially designed equipment. I decided to choose five of the most interesting free and paid programs that will appeal to many users.
Scanner Pro by Readdle
I'll start with the application that I personally use. Scanner Pro has a rather nice interface, designed in dark colors. On the main screen of the application, you have access to all ready-made documents that can be sorted by title and date, placed in folders.
There are two scan modes available. In the first case, we take pictures of the object and immediately start processing it, and in the second, we take several shots in a row, then edit the captured images in turn. During focusing, the application almost perfectly defines the boundaries of the document.
After the photo is ready, we can choose one of two filters, change the brightness and contrast for better display. The finished document can be saved to film, sent to mail or cloud storage in JPEG or PDF format. The operation of the application raises absolutely no complaints, but the price for the full version bites - 229 rubles.
Scanbot
Fast and easy scanner with automatic border detection and resolution up to 200 dpi. Just point the camera at the document and get a digital version in a moment. To optimize the quality, there are several color modes, and if necessary, the text can be immediately recognized and uploaded to the cloud. In case of especially important information, there is protection by Touch ID or Face ID.
ABBYY Fine Scanner
It's time to mention the free app. One of the main features of Fine Scanner is the ability to automatically select the best picture out of three taken by the user. I tested this feature, took many photos without focus, but I could not get the wrong choice from the application.
The application cropped the image with sufficient quality, finding its borders, and when saving, it allows you to select a category and tags, simplifying the search for documents, supports saving to the cloud, gallery and sending to e-mail. In short, Fine Scanner is a good free solution, there is nothing to add here.
PDFScanner
As the name suggests, this application can create documents in PDF format, so you will have to forget about saving to camera roll. A nice feature is that objects from the main screen can be simply dragged into the Dropbox folder for synchronization, without the need to open the document and select an action from the menu.
The developers have declared the function of automatic recognition of the edges of the object being shot, but in fact it does not work. I tried to take high-quality pictures, took pictures from different distances, but each time the application politely asked to crop the image manually.
The program allows you to choose different save formats (A4, A3, etc.), but if you do not want to get such a flattened image that came out of my experimental receipt, then you will have to set the size yourself.
Fast Scanner
A really great app. The free version of Fast Scanner has the ability to automatically find the boundaries of an object, adjust the brightness of the received document, which can be saved to film or sent by e-mail. Uploading to cloud storage is only available in the paid version.
The main difference between this application and those discussed above is the document editing function, with which you can make various notes and inscriptions right in the document, which I really liked. You can simply draw unwanted data on the image, if any.
I hope my article helped you choose the right application. What programs do you use to scan documents?
) for selection and drawing. Learn more about these features for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad in this resource.
How to use the document scanner in Notes on iOS 11?
1 ... Launch the Notes application and create a new entry by clicking on the corresponding icon in the lower right corner.
2 ... Click on the "⊕" icon in the new panel above the keyboard and select the " Scan documents».
3 ... After the camera opens, aim the video finder over the document. By default, the self-timer is activated, so as soon as the iPhone or iPad focuses on the document and detects its frames, the photo will automatically take place (this option can be manually disabled). There are also several filters and a flash off button.
4 ... If necessary, specify the boundaries of the document by pulling the corners and click the " Leave».
5 ... The camera will open again and you will be prompted to photograph new documents. When you're done, at this point click on the " Save". If necessary, adjust the received scans, and then - " Done».
6 ... The scanned documents will appear on the note page.
If you had a scanned series of images, then the images can be viewed by scrolling (swiping) left and right. By clicking on the scan, you will be able to crop the image, apply a filter or rotate the photo. The option to add new pictures is also available.
ATTENTION! Built-in iOS Notes document scanner can't recognize text located in the photo and copy it for use in this or other applications.
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How to use markup in Notes on iOS 11?
1 ... Open a note with images or scans of documents.
2 ... Tap on the image.
3 ... When opening classic photographed or selected images in the library, the button “ Markup».
This utility has a huge number of useful tools for highlighting information (pen, highlighter, pencil, eraser, shapes and arrows, magnifier, and you can also add text and autograph).
4 ... Click the " Done"To save changes or" Cancel»To keep the original.
Now iPhone owners can scan QR codes without having to install a dedicated app. All you need to do is point your smartphone camera at the code image and wait a bit. What could be easier?
In the past, the main problem with QR codes was the inability to scan them directly, and therefore it was necessary to install a special application. Has anyone used this?
Now this process has become elementary.
Apple has built QR code recognition into the camera app. This means that to read, you just need to open the camera and point it at the code image.
After that, a notification will appear on the screen prompting you to follow the link encrypted in the QR code. Clicking on it in your browser (usually Safari) will open the corresponding page.
The feature is enabled by default, so you don't have to mess around with settings.
- Make sure your iPhone is running iOS 11 or later.
- Open the camera on your smartphone and point it at the code.
- Make sure the camera is in focus and the QR code is clearly displayed on the phone screen.
- After recognizing the code, you will see a notification with the information that was encrypted in it. For example, the link contained in the QR code will appear.
- If the notification does not appear, then try zooming in or clicking on the QR code image to focus the image.
- Click on a notification to go to a web page, dial a phone number, or send a message.
How to enable / disable scanning QR codes in iOS on iPhone?
If you do not need this function or bothers you, it can be easily disabled through the settings.
- Open the settings menu of your smartphone / tablet.
- Scroll down the list and select the Camera app.
- Click the switch next to Scan QR Codes to disable the function.
IPhone Apps to Scan QR Codes
In general, all QR code reader apps work well. This is not the case when you need to look for where you can download a good program for work. You can use almost any free application. Below we will show you how to use it.
However, none of these free iPhone apps are perfect. In some cases it may freeze and you may need to restart the program, in other situations everything will work fine. Personally, I very rarely scan QR codes with an iPhone, so I have never encountered a crash. You can also download QR code scanner for iPad, iPhone and iPod.
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List of free apps:
QR-Code reader
Convenient barcode and QR code scanner for iPhone, completely in Russian. Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and Apod touch.
Qrafter - QR Code
Crafter is a 2D code scanner for iPhone, iPad and Apod touch. Its main purpose is to scan and recognize the contents of QR codes. It can also generate new QR codes. Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
QR Reader for iPhone
And the last application from the list for reading QR codes on iPhone, iPad and Apod. Scans instantly, also reads from gallery screens. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. You can try each application, so you will find more suitable for yourself.
How to read a QR code using an iPhone app?
Most applications work the same way: once opened, they are immediately ready to scan. As an example, I will describe the procedure for working with the application that I am using.
- Open the QR code reader app.
- If this is the first launch of the program, then you need to allow access to the camera. Click OK.
- The frame in the center of the screen indicates the area where you want to place the QR code for scanning.
- After reading the code, you will see the information encrypted in the code. If it is a link to a web page, it may open automatically (depending on the application you are using).
That, in fact, is all. Another feature of this particular application is the History section, which stores past scanned QR codes. This allows you to access the encrypted information again without having to read the code again.
In addition, you can create your own QR codes of various types, including those that include links to web pages, as well as those containing photos, pages on social networks, texts ... The list is almost endless.
Today, there are many applications in the App Store that allow you to scan documents using iOS devices without resorting to the help of specially designed equipment. I decided to choose five of the most interesting free and paid programs that will appeal to many users.
Scanner Pro by Readdle
I'll start with the application that I personally use. Scanner Pro has a rather nice interface, designed in dark colors. On the main screen of the application, you have access to all ready-made documents that can be sorted by title and date, placed in folders.
There are two scan modes available. In the first case, we take pictures of the object and immediately start processing it, and in the second, we take several shots in a row, then edit the captured images in turn. During focusing, the application almost perfectly defines the boundaries of the document.
After the photo is ready, we can choose one of two filters, change the brightness and contrast for better display. The finished document can be saved to film, sent to mail or cloud storage in JPEG or PDF format. The operation of the application raises absolutely no complaints, but the price for the full version bites - 229 rubles.
Scanbot
Fast and easy scanner with automatic border detection and resolution up to 200 dpi. Just point the camera at the document and get a digital version in a moment. To optimize the quality, there are several color modes, and if necessary, the text can be immediately recognized and uploaded to the cloud. In case of especially important information, there is protection by Touch ID or Face ID.
ABBYY Fine Scanner
It's time to mention the free app. One of the main features of Fine Scanner is the ability to automatically select the best picture out of three taken by the user. I tested this feature, took many photos without focus, but I could not get the wrong choice from the application.
The application cropped the image with sufficient quality, finding its borders, and when saving, it allows you to select a category and tags, simplifying the search for documents, supports saving to the cloud, gallery and sending to e-mail. In short, Fine Scanner is a good free solution, there is nothing to add here.
PDFScanner
As the name suggests, this application can create documents in PDF format, so you will have to forget about saving to camera roll. A nice feature is that objects from the main screen can be simply dragged into the Dropbox folder for synchronization, without the need to open the document and select an action from the menu.
The developers have declared the function of automatic recognition of the edges of the object being shot, but in fact it does not work. I tried to take high-quality pictures, took pictures from different distances, but each time the application politely asked to crop the image manually.
The program allows you to choose different save formats (A4, A3, etc.), but if you do not want to get such a flattened image that came out of my experimental receipt, then you will have to set the size yourself.
Fast Scanner
A really great app. The free version of Fast Scanner has the ability to automatically find the boundaries of an object, adjust the brightness of the received document, which can be saved to film or sent by e-mail. Uploading to cloud storage is only available in the paid version.
The main difference between this application and those discussed above is the document editing function, with which you can make various notes and inscriptions right in the document, which I really liked. You can simply draw unwanted data on the image, if any.
I hope my article helped you choose the right application. What programs do you use to scan documents?
