Using a large scanner is no longer necessary if you have a smartphone with a decent camera.

One such app is Adobe Scan.

you might get one bycreating a free Adobe account.

Scanning a document with an iPhone

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you might also use the same ID to accessother Adobe products.

Once logged in, you gotta prepare your documents for scanning.

Ensure youre in a well-lit environment to get the clearest scan possible.

Document being capture by phone camera

Lay out the document on a flat surface with a contrasting background.

snag the right preset depending on what youre scanning for the best results.

TheFill & Signoption lets you annotate and add signatures to your document.

Phone camera scanning a document

Other options include modifying, renaming, moving, printing, and deleting your scan.

There are a few premium features available;Export PDF,Combine files,Set password, andCompress PDF.

Feel free to explore them in case you need them by taking advantage of the available trial option.

Scanned document on a phone

Adobe Scan is one of the best you could find.

Files saved on Adobe Scan app

Options menu on Adobe Scan

Adobe Scan menu options