Did you know? WhatsApp also scanned a document: we explain how it works

You are probably well aware thatWhatsApp allows you to chat with Chatgpt, to create group conversations or to publish a public status. On the other hand, there are also much less known functions on Meta's instant messaging application. Know that WhatsApp authorizes you to scan documents on its iOS version recently.We explain how to use the scanner directly in a conversation.

How to scan a document in just a few steps on WhatsApp

Meta publishes so many WhatsApp updates that some of the added functions happen to go a little unnoticed. However, it is quite possible to scan a document on WhatsApp for iPhone since December 2024. Rest assured, there is nothing very complicated and you will not be invaded by advertisement as on many third-party applications.Here is the procedure to scan a document on WhatsApp.

Open one of your conversations, press the " +" at the bottom left then on "Document"

Press "Scan the document" then direct the camera to the document to be scanned (it is automatically recognized)

Once the document is scanned, save "at the bottom right
Make adjustments if necessary (for better framing → 1 / to change the brightness → 2 / to run the document → 3)

Press “OK” at the top right so that WhatsApp transforms your document into PDF

Last step: WhatsApp asks you to name your document

Once the name has been validated, the document is sent to the discussion
By pressing on it once in the discussion, you can open the document to sign it or look for text inside

You can also save the document elsewhere, in the file app, for example, or print it

If you want to scan a document to send it to someone, doing it by going through WhatsApp rather than notes allows you to save a little time. Especially that you can scan documents in aConversation with yourself. Note also that you can scan a document via the instant messaging applicationEven without internet connection.You will just have to wait until you have one to send it.

Now that you know everything about whatsapp's scanning tool, do you plan to use it? Do you prefer to go throughNotes to scan a documentOr a third -party application? Tell us while comments.