WhatsApp Offers In-App Document Scanner:
WhatsApp has been continuously adding new features recently to improve the overall usability, and now it has introduced a built-in document scanner. With this new feature, users can simply take a picture of a document to scan it using the app, making it incredibly easy to share high-quality scanned copies without the hassle of any tedious third-party apps.
So, today, we will explore this amazing new feature and its functionality. What does it mean for WhatsApp Users?
What is a Built-in Document Scanner?
QSEND QR-CODE SCANNER: A built in document scanner is the most used feature in WhatsApp with which you can scan documents like receipts, invoices and ID cards directly through WhatsApp. This means you do not have to rely on third-party scanning apps or take pictures of documents manually.
How Does it Work?
It is super easy to use the built-in document scanner on WhatsApp.
How you can use it, step by step:
- To share the document, open WhatsApp and go to the desired chat.
- You can hit the paperclip icon to attach a file.
- Choose "Document" from the list.
- WhatsApp will ask you to scan the document with your phone camera.
- Tap on that, place the document in the view of your camera, and the message will automatically try to detect edges and scan the document.
- You can then preview the document after scanning, crop it if necessary, and add annotations.
- Finally, tap the "Send" button to give the scanned document to the recipient.
The Advantages of the Built-in Document Scanner
WhatsApp's built-in document scanner has several advantages, such as:
Convenience: No third-party scanning apps for download and installation
User friendly: The scanning process is simple and user-friendly.
It saves time because the user is not required to open any image or PDF editing application to capture and save a document file and wait for the file to be saved to device memory.
Security: None other than WhatsApp is to say to keep scanned documents, which therefore reduces the risk of someone accessing it unauthorized.
Conclusion
For those who often share documents on WhatsApp, this new document scanner is a remarkable addition. This simplifies the process, now you do not need to use other apps or anything like this. It should make life easier whether you’re a student turning in assignments, a professional transmitting contracts, or simply a person looking for a fast way to eyeball receipts.
Have you used WhatsApp’s built-in scanner yet? Let us know what you think!