How to turn document photos into a PDF with Scanner
Scanner 1.0 is awaiting App Store review. This guide previews the submitted version; a public download is not available yet.
Existing pictures of documents can become a PDF without photographing the originals again. Importing a photo preserves only the detail already present in that picture.
App used in this guide: Scanner ↗
Before you begin
Choose the full-resolution pictures rather than screenshots of thumbnails or compressed chat previews. If a picture is stored remotely, let the phone download it before starting the import.
Step by step
- Open Scanner and choose Import from Photos.
- Select the document pictures you want to include and finish the import.
- Open the resulting document and use Edit to review page order, rotation and filters.
- Rename the document and share it as a PDF.
Check the result
Inspect text and page edges in the exported file. If you need to send just the document, make sure the original photo does not include a desk label, another sheet or personal information around the page.
Limits and troubleshooting
Importing does not recover missing corners or turn an out-of-focus photo into a sharp scan. When the source is poor, taking a new scan usually gives a better result than applying a heavier filter.
Publisher disclosure: SpaceNode develops the app described here. Screens and options can vary by version, device and region. Manufacturer names identify compatibility and do not imply endorsement.