Google Drive recently brought a document scanner for iPhone and iPad users. If you want to organize your documents effortlessly using the new tool, follow this step-by-step guide.
1. Update the Google Drive app:
To access the built-in document scanner, make sure you have the latest version of the Google Drive app installed on your iPhone or iPad . The scanner is included in version 4.2023.46227 .
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2. Locate the new FAB camera:
When you open the Google Drive app, you'll notice a new Floating Action Button (FAB) camera, located just above the Plus (+) button in the bottom right corner. Tap this new button to use the document scanner.
3. Download documents:
The camera essentially acts as a viewfinder. It automatically scans the document in front of you. If you want to do manual control, use the camera shutter button at the bottom. The viewfinder provides guidelines to help you position the camera in the right place to scan correctly. It's worth noting that the new Google Drive document scanner for iPhone also supports back-to-back scans for multi-page documents.
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4. Explore editing options:
After scanning the document, you can use various editing tools. You can crop, rotate, or use filters, such as adding color, making the document black and white, etc. Make the changes you want at this point to move on.
5. Store and organize:
Once you're done editing your document, tap the Save button to save the captured document directly to your Google Drive. This ensures easy access and organization of your digitized documents.
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The new feature is available for all Google accounts.
Whether you have a workspace account or a personal account, you can use the built-in document.
Google Drive's document scanner on iPhone offers many advantages for users who want to quickly and easily store and organize their documents. With a single app, you can scan documents, convert them to digital format, and save them. In addition, after scanning a document, Google Drive scans the text it contains and registers it in its database. This means that you can search for documents that contain specific words or phrases, making finding documents easier and faster. Finally, after scanning and saving a document to Google Drive, you can easily share it with other users.
These are some of the key features that Google Drive document scanner offers on iPhone. This way, you can save time and effort when scanning and saving documents, while keeping your documents organized and accessible.
Source: www.gadgetsnow.com
