How to Scan a Color Document?
Follow these simple steps to scan and enhance color documents quickly and accurately.
➊ Choose an Import Source
Tap the ＋ button on the home screen to start a new scan.
Then, select your input method:
- Camera: Use your camera to take a new picture
- Photo: Import from your local photo library
- Files: Import from Files app and cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. — Bronze subscription required)
✅ After taking a photo or selecting an image, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-right corner to proceed to the scanning steps.
➋ Preview Your Scan
After capturing or importing the image, you'll see the preview screen with two images:
- Top Image: Detected document boundary (highlighted in orange)
- Bottom Image: Cropped and enhanced result — this is what will be saved
➌ Edit Document Boundary
🔸 Drag the orange corners to fine-tune the boundary.
🔸 Tap the top image to enter boundary editing mode. And drag the orange corners to fine-tune the boundary.
✅ Tap OK to apply. The image will be cropped to the boundary and perspective will be corrected to flatten the result.
➍ Select Color Mode
🔸Select color mode: Photo / Color / B&W
Quickly switch between color modes, with the result shown on the bottom image.
Photo: Keeps the original appearance — ideal for photos or drawings
Color: Enhances color and contrast — great for forms, receipts, or diagrams
B&W: Converts the image to pure black and white — best for documents with text
🔸Tap the bottom image to enter color editing mode.
Step 1: Choose a Color Mode
Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to select a color filter.
Step 2: Pick an Enhancement Method (For Color & B&W only)
(Available only for “Color” and “B&W” modes. If “Photo” is selected, skip to Step 3.)
Select the processing algorithm that suits your content:
- Bold: Produces high-contrast, bold text, but the shadow removal effect is weakest. — perfect for scanned text
- Fine: Keep more details in picture regions. The shadow removal effect is next strong. — good for diagrams or detailed images
- Clean: Reduces strong shadows — recommended when scanning under uneven lighting
Step 3: Fine-tune the Image
Use the sliders to adjust Brightness, Shadow Removal Level, or Saturation.
If you selected Color or B&W mode, tap the
Adjustbutton in the bottom left corner to enter the the full adjustment panel.
Adjustment tools:
✅ Tap OK to apply the adjustments and return to the scan preview screen.
➎ Save the Scanned Document
Once everything looks good, tap the Done button in the lower-right corner to save your document.
Tips
If your scanned result looks dark or shadowed:
- Scan under bright, even lighting
- Avoid covering the document with your hand or phone shadow