To help you choose the best scanner app, we tested five scanner apps on our iPhone, scanning several boxes of photos and documents.

Google has added a built-in scanner on its Files app, eliminating the need to download a dedicated tool to scan documents on Android. Here's how to use it to scan a document on an Android device.

Installing new apps for your Android device is easy: launch the Android Market application, search for an app and install it. However, with a barcode or "quick response" scanner app, you can also ...

Best scanning app for iOS: Evernote Scannable Evernote, the popular note-taking service, has built a fantastic free scanning app called Scannable.

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them ...

Follow these steps to use these two apps to scan a QR code on Android: Launch your native camera app. Take a photo of the QR code, making sure to capture the entire image clearly.

You don't need to buy a scanner to sign, scan and send official documents -- just follow these steps to use the scanner right on your iPhone. David Lumb June 2, 2025 2:30 p.m. PT 4 min read ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There’s an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

A guide on how with a good scanner app, you can save time, stay organised, and handle paperwork wherever you are.

You've got a LiDAR scanner if you've got an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or an iPad Pro, but Apple doesn't appear to give you any way to use it. Here's how you can, what you need, and why ...

Evernote users who need to scan documents will find a friend in the new, free Scannable app for iOS 8. However, you don't have to be an Evernote user to appreciate the app, which makes it simple ...