If you use your iPhone to scan documents, chances are you’re already familiar with CamScanner. But there’s much more to the app than simply turning paper into PDF. Here are five handy features that you might not know about.
Take a passport or visa photo
Need to apply for a new passport or visa? Open CamScanner’s ID Photo Maker, choose from a list of more than 30 countries and it will let you know what the requirements are for each location. After you take a photo, the app will automatically replace the background with one of the correct colour. This feature is available with a premium account.
Send a handwritten card
A personalised card is a sure way to make your loved one’s day extra special. CamScanner’s Greeting Card feature comes with lots of templates, so choose one you like, then write a message on a piece of paper, take a photo and see your handwritten message appear within the template. You can make further tweaks like changing the message’s colour or position, and when you’re happy, tap Done to save and share this heartwarming card.
Restore your old photos
Have your childhood photos faded over time? Use the Enhance Portrait feature to turn those blurry old photographs into high-res digital images, bring back their colours and keep them as bright as your treasured memories.
Scan two pages in one go
If you have lots of pages to scan, save time with the book-scanning feature. Take photos of two pages at a time, and CamScanner will automatically separate the pages in the PDF file. If you want to keep the two-page format, tap Collage and choose the 1x2 template. This feature is only available for premium users.
Sync your files to the cloud
Sorting through throngs of CamScanner files on your phone can be a hassle. So why not do it via the desktop version? To access it, go to camscanner.com/login on your web browser. Then, under the Me menu in the app, open the QR code scanner on the top-right corner and scan the code on your browser to login.