Guide
App vs. Scanner: What’s the Best Way to Digitize Your Photos?
Weigh smartphone scanning apps against flatbed scanners on quality, speed, cost, and convenience to choose the right digitizing workflow.
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iPhone Scanning
Scan photos and more on iPhone
Learn the fastest, most reliable ways to capture prints without glare, save as JPG or PDF, and keep everything organized. This hub links to our most popular iPhone scanning tutorials.
Quick checklist
- Diffuse light, no flash, clean lens
- Keep the phone parallel; enable the Camera grid
- Crop tight and straighten edges before saving
Guide
How to Remove Glare from Photos When Scanning
Stop shiny hotspots on glossy prints. Learn lighting, angles, and app tricks to capture glare-free scans every time.
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Guide
How to Scan Old Photos (Beginner’s Guide)
Digitize shoe-box prints the easy way. Follow this step-by-step guide to scan old photos with your phone or scanner and keep memories safe.
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Guide
How to Fix Blurry Photos on iPhone (Step-by-Step)
Tired of blurry photos? Learn how to fix them on your iPhone with our step-by-step guide to sharpening, noise reduction, and better camera techniques.
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Guide
How to Restore Old Photos on an iPhone (Complete Guide)
Restore old, faded, and damaged photos on your iPhone. Our complete guide covers scanning, color correction, scratch removal, and digital preservation.
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Guide
How to Scan Multiple Photos or Documents on an iPhone
Learn to scan multiple pages or photos on your iPhone using the Notes app. Ideal for creating PDFs of documents, letters, and the back of old photos.
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Guide
How to Scan a QR Code from a Photo on Your iPhone
Ever taken a screenshot of a QR code? Learn how to open QR links directly from images saved in your iPhone's Photos app—no second camera needed.
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Guide
How to Scan Text on an iPhone (Live Text vs. Notes)
Need to copy text from a photo or document? Learn how to use your iPhone's Live Text and Notes scanner to easily extract and digitize printed text.
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FAQ
How do I avoid glare on glossy prints?
Move lights to the side, shoot under soft window light, and if needed step back and use 1.5× zoom to narrow reflections.
Should I shoot HEIF or JPG?
JPG is universally compatible for sharing and printing. Keep the original capture when you plan to edit later.