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The short answer
To scan documents with iPhone, open Notes, start a note, tap the Attachment button (the paperclip) and choose Scan Documents.
At a glance
About 25 minutes · Advanced · For iPhone
Key point 1 of 5
Notes is the quickest option because you can scan, sign and share from one place.
Key point 2 of 5
Files is the better choice when you want each scan saved as its own document in a folder, such as a "Taxes 2026" folder in iCloud Drive or on your…
Key point 3 of 5
You can also sign by hand with the drawing tools, using your finger or an Apple Pencil on iPad.
Key point 4 of 5
Phone scans are a simple way to keep copies of tax paperwork.
Step 5 of 5
Open Notes and choose an existing note or create a new one.
Watch out
Tax forms contain your Social Security number.
You might ask
Does the iPhone have a built-in document scanner? Yes. The scanner is built into the Notes and Files apps. You don't need to download anything.
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