Document scanner

You can use Yandex Browser for Mobile to scan documents. The program automatically increases the contrast and highlights the text area.

Note. Allow Yandex Browser to access your camera and files in the device settings.
  1. Open Yandex Browser and click in the Smartbox.
  2. Switch to Scanner mode.

  3. Point your camera at the document or choose it from your device's gallery. Take a photo.

  4. Select document mode:

    • Original: The document area is displayed as a photo without any additional processing.
    • Scan: A processed photo (text selection, increased contrast).
    • Black-and-white: A processed photo, only black and white colors without semitones.

  5. You can also:

    • : Rotate the document 90° to the left.
    • : Rotate the document 90° to the right.
    • : Crop the document.
  6. Click Save.
  7. Choose the document format (PNG, PDF, or JPG) and where to save it (the gallery or Yandex Disk). You can also share the document.

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