# Scan documents

Follow the steps below to scan documents on mobile apps.

1. Tap the **`+`** button in the formatting bar and select **`Scan Document`** \
   ![](https://3053791484-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%2Fuploads%2FRmQDE3ncMrkncDYbKUGK%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f09984da-a04a-4a35-a9fb-fdfdf8827834)
2. Allow UpNote to access the camera
3. Take a photo of your document
4. Edit the scan by dragging the four corners if needed
5. Tap **`Next`** in the upper right corner of the document screen to review
6. Tap **`Done`** to insert the scanned document


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