ShaamScanner help
Stuck, found a bug, or have an idea? Email shaam@crescentmission.com. We usually answer within a couple of working days.
Common questions
How do I scan a document?
Tap the scan button in the bottom-right corner, choose Scan with Camera and hold your phone over the page. The edges snap on their own; hold still and it takes the picture. You can also tap the shutter yourself. Keep going for more pages.
Can I use a photo I already took?
Yes. Tap the scan button, choose Choose from Photos and pick one or more pictures. ShaamScanner looks for the page in each one and crops to it when it finds it.
The crop on an imported photo looks wrong
Open the page, tap Edit, and rotate it or try another filter. If no page was found at all, the photo is kept exactly as it was. Cropping or rotating it in Photos first usually helps.
How do I make a PDF?
Open a document and tap Share at the bottom (or the "…" menu, then Export PDF). The PDF has every page, with the text built in so other apps can search and highlight it.
Where are my scans kept?
Only on your device, inside the app. Nothing is uploaded. If you delete the app, your scans go with it, so share or save anything you want to keep first.
The text came out wrong. Can I fix it?
Tap Text on the page. You can select and copy it, then paste it anywhere and edit it there. Editing inside the app may come later.
Does it use AI services?
Only Apple's Vision, which runs on your phone, to read text and find the page. Nothing goes to a cloud AI, text-reading service or analytics company.
Which languages can it read?
Right now it reads English. Apple's Vision can read plenty more, so if you'd like your language next, email us.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes, on iPadOS 17 or later. It scans with the back camera, and importing photos works the same as on iPhone.
Reporting a bug
It helps a lot if you tell us:
- Your device and iOS version
- What you did, step by step
- What you expected, and what happened instead
A screenshot or screen recording is always welcome.
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