Over two billion people use WhatsApp, an instant messaging service owned by Meta that is always testing and releasing new features. Users must utilise third-party apps to scan and send documents, even if the app already contains a tonne of functions.
However, WhatsApp recently released a new feature that allows users to share documents with anyone on their contact list without ever leaving the app by scanning them with the in-app camera. This is quite helpful because before, users had to use a third-party program in order to scan a document, store it to a folder, and then send it to other people as an attachment.
How to scan Documents on WhatsApp?
Open WhatsApp on your iPhone, hit the “Plus” icon in the bottom bar, and choose Documents to use the built-in document scanner. Three options will now appear to you: “Scan document,” “Choose from files,” and “Choose photo or video.”
After selecting the third option, the in-app camera will launch. To scan the document, place it in the viewfinder and press the shutter. As with a regular document, you may now distribute it to others.
It might take a while before the new option appears on your smartphone because WhatsApp claims to be implementing the functionality gradually. Additionally, users will need to use third-party apps in the interim as it is still unknown whether and when the feature will be accessible on Android smartphones.
