Scan any document with your phone: IDs, certificates, tax forms and more
Here's how to scan important documents with your phone: open Doc Scanner, point the camera at the page and let smart edge detection find the corners, straighten the perspective and capture it, then save a crisp, searchable PDF. It's the easiest way to scan documents on iPhone and Android, and it needs no flatbed, no computer and no sign-up.
Pick your document below. Each guide names the right mode for the job: Document or Batch for single pages and long documents on the free plan, ID Card for two-sided cards on one page (Premium).
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- Aadhaar cardPut your Aadhaar card front and back on one page with Doc Scanner's ID Card mode (Premium) on iPhone and Android. Share it as a PDF or JPG for any form.
- Birth certificateHow to scan a birth certificate on iPhone or Android: lay it flat, let Doc Scanner straighten it and share a crisp PDF with no watermark.
- Driver's licenseScan a driver's license with your iPhone or Android phone: front and back on one PDF page with Doc Scanner, or a free two-page PDF. Ready to e-mail.
- Insurance cardScan an insurance card front and back with your phone. Doc Scanner puts both sides on one page (Premium) or a free two-page PDF, ready to upload or email.
- PassportScan your passport photo page into a sharp PDF or JPG with Doc Scanner for iPhone and Android. Auto edges, tips to beat glare and visa-ready files, no ads.
- Scan ID cardsScan both sides of an ID card onto one page with Doc Scanner for iPhone and Android. Front and back on one A4-style PDF or JPG, ready to print or share.
- Social Security cardScan your Social Security card on iPhone or Android with Doc Scanner. Processed on your phone, no sign-up, no ads, and a password-locked PDF (Premium).
- Tax documentsScan tax documents and W-2s on iPhone or Android into searchable PDFs, file them by tax year and send them to your preparer. No watermark.
Identity documents
Cards are where Doc Scanner shines. ID card mode (Premium) puts the front and back on one A4-style page, the format landlords, employers and banks ask for: scan an ID card or scan a driver's license in a few taps.
A passport is a booklet, so scan its photo page in Document mode: see how to scan a passport. For your Social Security card, keep the copy private and share it only when someone really needs it.
Certificates, money and tax papers
Birth certificates, insurance cards, W-2s and tax forms belong in one clearly named PDF each. Use Grayscale for official records and Magic Color when stamps or seals should keep their colour. Start with the birth certificate and tax documents guides; long statements go through Batch mode, up to 100 pages in one scan.
Other everyday documents
- Car title and vehicle registration: Document mode, both sides as two pages if there's print on the back.
- Doctor's or sick note: one page, Grayscale, shared as a PDF to your employer or school.
- Vaccination card: scan each side as its own page; Magic Color keeps pen entries and stamps legible.
- Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) for proof of address: Batch mode for multi-page bills, then pick exactly which pages to export.
Keeping scans organised and private
Sort scans into folders such as Family, Car or Taxes, merge related files into one PDF, and search inside recognised text to find a document by what it says. On iPhone, your scans also show up in Spotlight search.
Scanning, image processing and text recognition happen on your phone, there are no ads, and you can lock a sensitive PDF with a password and AES-256 encryption (Premium). More in our safe scanner app guide.
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Doc Scanner is free to download for iPhone and Android. No ads, no watermarks, no sign-up required.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I scan important documents with my phone?
Install Doc Scanner on your iPhone or Android phone, tap the camera, hold the phone over the page and let automatic edge detection capture it. Add more pages if you need them, then tap Share to save or send a searchable PDF, or a JPG.
Is it safe to keep scans of important documents on my phone?
Doc Scanner processes your scans on your phone, shows no ads and needs no sign-up. Keep your phone itself locked with a passcode, share copies only with people who asked for them, and lock sensitive PDFs with a password and AES-256 encryption (Premium) before you send them.
Which documents can Doc Scanner put front and back on one page?
Any two-sided, card-sized document: ID cards, driver's licenses, residence permits, health insurance cards and similar cards. ID card mode (Premium) places both sides on one A4-style page. Larger papers, such as a car title, are scanned as two pages in one PDF.
Is Doc Scanner free?
Doc Scanner is free to download and has a free plan for scanning, signing and exporting PDFs. Premium unlocks text extraction, ID card mode, password-protected PDFs and more.
Related pages
- Scan with your phoneHow to scan a document with your phone camera on iPhone or Android: 4 steps, tips for sharp scans, free built-in options and when a scanner app does more.
- Safe scanner appDoc Scanner is a safe scanner app for iPhone and Android: scans and text recognition are processed on your phone. No ads, no sign-up, AES-256 PDF lock.