Opinion: Use your smartphone to scan documents


Android users don’t have a built-in way of scanning, but you can capture scans from the Google Drive app, which is free to download if it is not installed on your phone. — Technology phone photo created by jannoon028 - www.freepik.com

My wife and I have started a project to scan some of our paper documents so we can get rid of some file boxes taking up space in our office.

As we were scanning some old greeting cards, we ran across a number of cards with glitter and some with 3D elements that make running them through a document scanner impossible.

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read


Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In