It's a rarity to find a peer with a printer, let alone a scanner. As technology evolves, it seems like the scanner is going the way of the fax machine, slowly but surely slipping into oblivion.
That is, until you're moving apartments, applying for a loan, or doing your taxes, and, all of a sudden, you need one of those ancient technologies and don't have access to one. You could always buy a new scanner, but it's hard to swallow a three digit price tag for a one-use situation. You can also find the nearest FedEx or local printing and scanning spot, but, if we're being honest, don't you just want the ability to do something at home?
Thankfully, there are a few apps for that.
This might be the easiest way to get scannning done, but there aren't a lot of extra frills. Credit: Screenshot Notes
If you have an iPhone, are in dire need of a PDF scanner, and don't want to download a new app, you can scan by using your pre-installed Notes app. Simply tap on the camera icon, choose "Scan Documents," and follow the prompts. This is great if you need a quick job, but there aren't many additional features beyond a simple scan.
This might be the easiest way to get scannning done, but there aren't a lot of extra frills. Credit: Screenshot/iOS store Adobe Scan
Adobe Scan is super easy to use, and reviewers say the scans come out looking great. Your scans are automatically saved on Adobe Document Cloud, so you can access them from any phone, tablet, or computer. It's free, and it's reliable.
