The iPad does have a built-in scanner feature that allows you to easily scan documents, QR codes, and more. This feature is available on both the Camera and Notes app, providing you with different options for scanning.
1. Scanning Documents with the Camera app:
– Open the Camera app on your iPad.
– Position the document you want to scan in the camera’s viewfinder.
– The camera will automatically detect the document and highlight it with a yellow box.
– Tap on the yellow box to make adjustments to the scan, such as cropping or rotating the image.
– Once you are satisfied with the scan, tap the capture button to save it.
– The scanned document will be saved as a PDF file in the Photos app, where you can access, edit, or share it.
2. Scanning Documents with the Notes app:
– Open the Notes app on your iPad.
– Create a new note or open an existing one.
– Tap the “+” button above the keyboard to access the toolbar.
– Tap the “Scan Documents” option from the toolbar.
– Position the document within the camera’s viewfinder.
– The camera will automatically detect the document and capture it.
– You can manually adjust the scan by dragging the corners or edges of the scanned document.
– Tap “Keep Scan” to save the scan to your note.
– You can add multiple scans to a single note if needed.
– Once saved, you can annotate, share, or organize the scanned document within the Notes app.
3. Scanning QR Codes:
– Open the Camera app on your iPad.
– Point the camera towards the QR code you want to scan.
– The camera will automatically recognize the QR code and display a notification banner at the top of the screen.
– Tap on the notification banner to open the associated web page or app.
– If it’s a website, it will open in Safari.
– If it’s an app, you will be redirected to the App Store to download or open the app.
The built-in scanner capabilities on the iPad are quite handy and allow you to digitize physical documents or quickly access web content through QR codes. Whether you need to scan important documents, receipts, or simply want to explore the information behind a QR code, the iPad provides a convenient and efficient way to do so.