If you’re an iPhone user, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that Google Drive now offers an enhanced document scanning feature right on your iOS device.
Google has recently updated its scanner with a dedicated button and automatic capture, making the scanning process more efficient than ever. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to make the most of this feature and compare it to Apple’s built-in scanning option.
Google Drive’s enhanced Scanner for iPhone
Google Drive’s document scanning feature on iOS comes with some significant improvements. The new dedicated button located in the lower right corner of the Drive app simplifies the scanning process.
The automatic capture feature ensures you get the best scan quickly, and the camera viewfinder helps you position your document perfectly.
To access this feature, open the Drive app on your iOS device and tap the new camera button or select the “+” icon and hit Scan. You can scan multiple pages in one session, and once scanned, you have the flexibility to apply filters or crop the document as needed.
This feature brings the convenience of scanning and organizing physical documents directly into Google Drive on your iPhone.
Apple’s Notes vs. Google Drive
While Apple offers a similar scanning feature within the Notes app, Google Drive’s new scanner provides some advantages. Apple’s scanning is tied to the Notes app, limiting where your scanned documents are stored.
In contrast, Google Drive allows you to save your scans directly to your Drive storage, offering a more versatile and integrated solution.
How to Use Google Drive Scanner on iPhone
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Google Drive’s scanner on your iOS device:
- Open the Drive app on your iOS device.
- Tap the new camera button or select the “+” icon and hit Scan.
- Position your document using the camera viewfinder for the best scan.
- Scan multiple pages in one session if needed.
- Apply filters or crop the document as required.
- Save the scanned document directly to Google Drive.
Enhancements on Android as well
Google has emphasized the enhancements to the Drive scanner on Android devices, including automatic capture, camera viewfinder improvements, and the ability to import from the camera roll. The same improvements have now been extended to iOS devices, offering a seamless scanning experience.
For both Android and iOS users, the scanning process is straightforward. Admins have no control over this feature, and end users can easily follow the steps outlined by Google. The availability is not limited to Google Workspace customers; it is accessible to all users with personal Google Accounts.
