WhatsApp Offers In-App Document Scanner:
The headline is my own, but I was immediately struck by the following news that WhatsApp has just released a whole new feature to make scanning much easier. Meet WhatsApp's inbuilt document scanner!
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
Whatsapp is though having a built-in document scanner which can help you to scan documents while you are on the go. This new feature is sure to make WhatsApp even more popular among users who prioritize ease of use, convenience, and security. So go ahead and use WhatsApp’s built-in document scanner the next time you want to scan a document!