Capturing documents.
WHAT MODERN PHONES DO
Capture a document, correct its perspective, and produce a portable document.
WHY THAT MATTERS
It replaces a scanner for most purposes.
WHAT TO USE
The built-in facility in your notes, files or camera application.
Most phones include one.
HOW TO GET A GOOD RESULT
Good even lighting, without shadow The document flat The camera parallel to it A contrasting background
WHAT TO AVOID
Your own shadow across the page Flash, which produces glare Photographing at an angle
WHAT TO PRODUCE
A portable document for multi-page items An image for a single simple capture
WHY PORTABLE DOCUMENTS
Several pages in one file, and consistent appearance.
WHAT TO CHECK
That everything is legible at the size it will be read.
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Sensitive documents remaining in your photo library Automatic backup sending them to a cloud service
WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS
File it properly, and remove it from the device if sensitive.
