Scanning a document on iOS is easy enough. While the OS doesn’t have a native scanner app, the Notes app that’s included in the mix enables users to scan any document and even add their signature. But things are not that easy on Android. Android users will either have to use the Google Drive app or download a separate app to scan documents using their smartphones. So, here we have compiled three ways using which you can scan a document on Android. You can use Microsoft Office Lens, Google Drive or Adobe Scan app for this.
How to Scan a Document on Android Using Microsoft Office Lens
Microsoft Office Lens is the best and easiest way to scan your documents if you are using an Android smartphone. Here is what you need to do:
step 1 – Install the Microsoft Lens app on your Android smartphone from the Google Play Store.
step 2 – Login to your Microsoft account, if you don’t have an account just sign up for it.
step 3 – Give it the necessary permissions.
step 4 – Scan your document.
Step 5 – Adjust the scanned image as needed.
Step 6 – Then save it.
How to Scan a Document on Android Using Google Drive
Another option that Android users can use to scan their documents is Google Drive. Here’s what you have to do.
step 1 – Open the Google Drive app on your Android smartphone
step 2 – Tap Add in the lower right corner of the app.
step 3 – Now tap on Scan button.
step 4 – Take a photo of the document you want to scan.
Step 5 – Adjust the scanned image.
Step 6 – Tap Done.
How to Scan a Document on Android Using Adobe Scan
Lastly, you can also use Adobe’s app to scan a document on Android. Here’s what you have to do:
step 1 – Install Adobe Scan app on your Android smartphone from Google Play Store.
step 2 – Log in to the app.
step 3 – Select the document type you want to scan.
step 4 – Invoke a scan using one of two capture modes – auto capture or manual capture.
Step 5 – On the captured scan screen, tap Adjust and Save to modify your scanned document.
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