Scan documents with your iPad camera
On supported iPad models, when you open Camera, iPad can automatically detect and scan documents within the camera frame. After you scan a document using Camera, you can save it in the Files app on your iPad, or share it using AirDrop or an app such as Mail or Messages.
Open Camera
on your iPad.
Make sure Camera is in Photo mode.
Position iPad so the document appears on the screen, then tap Scan Document; iPad automatically captures the page.
To capture the scan yourself instead of automatically, tap Manual, then tap the Shutter button.
Tip: On supported models, turn on the flash
to remove shadows and enhance colors.
Repeat the step above to scan additional pages.
Tap the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen to crop, rotate, or adjust the coloring of the scan.
Tap Save, then choose one of the following:
Save the scan in the Files app: Tap Done, tap Save to Files, then tap Save.
Share the scan using AirDrop, Mail, Messages, or another app: Tap
, then tap a share method.
Delete the scan: Tap Done, then tap Delete.
All iPad models support document scanning in the Notes app. See Scan a document into a note.