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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Scan a document with Camera

Capture a straight, readable copy of a letter or receipt and save it in Gallery.

Samsung Galaxy · One UIAbout 3 minutes8 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Open Camera

Tap the Camera app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Home screen screen with Camera highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Camera

Tap the Camera app.

Example Home screen screen with Camera highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open camera settings

Tap the Settings cog at the top left of the Camera app.

Example screen with open camera settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Turn on Scan documents and text

Scroll to Scan documents and text and turn it on if it is off.

Example Camera settings screen with Scan documents and text highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Point at the whole page

Put the paper on a plain surface and hold the phone directly above it. Wait for the page outline to appear.

Example Camera screen with Page outline highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Tap Scan

When the Scan button appears, tap it.

Example Document detected screen with Scan highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Adjust the corners — if needed

If needed, drag the corner dots so the whole page is inside the frame.

Example screen with adjust the corners — if needed highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Tap Save

Example Document preview screen with Save highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Check it in Gallery

Open Gallery and check every word is readable.

Example screen with check it in gallery highlighted.
Step 8

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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