Scan Documents in Notes

The Notes app hides one of the most useful built-in productivity tools on your iPhone, letting you can scan any document for work or school in seconds — without the need to search the App Store for a third-party app.

You can use this for receipts, contracts, handwritten notes, bills, or anything else you want to save digitally. The scan looks cleaner than a regular photo, and it’s saved right inside a note where you can share it or store it for later.

Here’s how to scan a document:

1. Open the Notes app.
2. Create a new note or open an existing one.
3. Tap the Attachment button (the one that looks like a paper clip).
4. Choose Scan Documents.
5. Point your iPhone camera at the document, and your iPhone will automatically scan it.
6. If needed, tap the preview in the bottom left and adjust the scanned document however you want.
7. If you like the scan, tap the check mark in the top right corner. Or, you can keep scanning.