How to scan text and documents in Notes using the iPhone camera

In the Notes app, you can use the camera to scan text and documents.

In supported languages, you can insert scanned text right into a note. When you scan a document, iPhone can capture it automatically once it detects the page boundaries, or you can capture it yourself. Either way, it’s saved as a PDF right in the note.

Here’s how to scan text and documents in Notes using the iPhone camera.

Scan text into a note

Using the camera, you can insert scanned text in supported languages.

1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
2. In a note, tap the Attachments button. Then tap Scan Text.
3. Position your iPhone so that the text appears within the camera frame.
4. Drag or use grab points to select text and tap Insert.

Scan a document into a note

1. Open the Notes app on your iPhone.
2. In a note, tap the Attachments button and tap Scan Documents.
3. Position your iPhone so that the document page appears on the screen, adjust any settings such as Flash or Filters and then do one of the following:
   • Automatic capture: Keep your iPhone steady. Your iPhone automatically captures the document when it detects the page boundaries. To make adjustments, tap the thumbnail and tap an option such as Adjust, make your changes. Tap the Back button.
   • Manual capture: Tap the Automatic document capture button. Tap the Take Picture button. Adjust the corners as needed. Tap Retake or Keep.
4. Scan additional pages and tap the Done button when you’re done. The document is saved as a PDF in the note.