How to email documents without a scanner
The age-old problem of needing to send documents without a scanner! Don't worry, there are several ways to email documents without a scanner:
- Take a clear photo: Use your smartphone or camera to take a clear, well-lit photo of the document. Make sure the document is flat and the camera is at a 90-degree angle to the document. You can then email the photo to the recipient.
- Use a document camera app: There are several document camera apps available for both iOS and Android devices that allow you to scan documents using your phone's camera. Some popular options include:
- CamScanner (iOS, Android)
- Scanbot (iOS, Android)
- Genius Scan (iOS, Android)
- Adobe Scan (iOS, Android)
- Use an online document scanning service: There are several online services that allow you to upload a photo of a document and convert it to a PDF or other format. Some popular options include:
- SmallPDF (free)
- Online-Convert.com (free)
- DocHub (free trial, then paid)
- Use a cloud storage service: Many cloud storage services, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft OneDrive, allow you to upload a photo of a document and convert it to a PDF or other format. You can then share the document with the recipient.
- Ask someone else to scan the document: If you have a friend or colleague with a scanner, you can ask them to scan the document and email it to you.
- Use a third-party service: There are several third-party services that allow you to upload a photo of a document and convert it to a PDF or other format. Some popular options include:
- HelloFax (paid)
- FaxZero (free, with limitations)
- eFax (paid)
Remember to always check the quality of the scanned document before sending it to ensure it is legible and accurate.