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if you need scan documents often and don't have a scanner, just use a cell phone.

That's right, with some apps you can scan documents directly from your cell phone and save them to your gallery.

That way, you no longer need to resort to a stationery store or even buy a scanner to scan documents.

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Therefore, it is possible to use the camera of the tablet or smartphone to transform sheets of paper into images that can even take on the appearance of a scanned sheet.

Several applications perform this procedure, easily and simply.

Therefore, know below some of the applications that allow scan documents:

ClearScanner (Android/iOS)

With ClearScanner you can scan documents as well as other options such as a whiteboard or even a classroom blackboard. 

The application also has filter options, which contribute to making the result clearer and sharper.

Download ClearScanner for Android and iOS (iPhone) at no cost. 

All tools are available as soon as the app is downloaded.

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Microsoft Office Lens (Android/iOS)

With Microsoft Office Lens you can extract texts in real time.

In addition, it is possible to transform even handwritings into virtual characters and images into tables. 

When scanning the desired documents, the result can be saved as a slideshow, spreadsheet or image.

The app also has no activation cost and can be used by Android and iOS (iPhone) users.

Cam Scanner (Android/iOS)

CamScanner emerges as one of the most traditional applications in this category.

The user performs the scanning of documents in JPG or PDF through several automatic tools.

That way, there is the option of cropping the page, to make it straight and with realistic margins.

The app also has color and texture filters, where the user can select the one with the best quality.

In addition, there is also an electronic signature and a file organizer through tags, making it easy to search.

However, some features have cost, however, most and the most important ones are free.

Also available for Android and iOS (iPhone) users.

SwiftScan — PDF Document Scanner (Android/iOS)

Another free alternative for scanning documents is SwiftScan.

Like the others listed, it offers all the basic functions of a scanning app.


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Among them, there is integration with various cloud storage services.

Just download the app from the app store on your smartphone, whether Android or iOS (iPhone), at no cost.

Genius Scan — PDF Scanner (Android/iOS)

Genius Scan allows scanning to PDF and JPG.

However, the app's main highlight is the removal of defects, including shadows and tears on the page.

In addition, you can perform batch scanning, where the app captures dozens of pages in a few seconds.

Also available for free for Android and iOS (iPhone).

Adobe Scan (Android / iOS)

Finally, we have Adobe Scan, one of the best known also and developed by Adobe, Adobe Scan has the scanning of text in various formats, character detection and correction of imperfections in the leaves.

The app has paid features, but the main tools are free to download and use.

Just download and install the app on your Android and iOS device (iPhone).