Smart document scanner for iOS/iPad OS devices

Scan, Read, and Use Your Documents, Faster.

DocScan helps you capture and understand real-world documents on iPhone/iPad, including messy handwriting, thermal receipts, multilingual signs, and ID cards. Scan once, then search, organize, and ask follow-up questions when you need details.

  • Two-pass recognition
  • Built-in document chat
  • Export to PDF, Markdown, JSON, and CSV
  • Free to start
DocScan app interface on iPhone/iPad showing document scanning and text extraction

Why people choose DocScan

More than a camera capture

Most scanner apps capture an image and stop. DocScan reads the content, structures it, and makes it ready to use.

Two-Pass Recognition

On-device OCR runs first for speed, then a cloud pass improves difficult text.

Private by Default

Processing starts on-device. When cloud processing is needed, requests are encrypted and not retained.

Flexible Export

Export to PDF, Markdown, JSON, or CSV based on where the file goes next.

Works in the Real World

Signs, menus, and business cards are readable and actionable in seconds.

How It Works

Three Steps from Scan to Actionable Data

Open DocScan, capture a document, and move from image to usable output in minutes, with clean results ready for search, sharing, and export. It is built to keep everyday document work fast and reliable.

Step 1

Scan the Page

Point your iPhone/iPad at a note, receipt, ID, or sign. DocScan detects edges and captures a clear scan with minimal effort.

Step 2

Extract and Organize

DocScan reads text, handles handwriting, and structures key fields so the output is ready for real work.

Step 3

Search, Ask, and Export

Find details quickly, ask follow-up questions, or export to PDF, JSON, Markdown, or CSV for downstream workflows.

Production-Ready OCR

Handwritten Notes, Finally Usable

DocScan handles handwritten notes that standard OCR often misses, including cursive, shorthand, mixed scripts, and rushed writing. Capture once, then search and reuse the text across your workflow.

Notes & Study Material

Capture lecture notes, flashcards, and research pages so they stay searchable and easy to revisit.

Sketches & Brainstorms

Preserve sketch notes and brainstorming pages while still extracting usable text.

Full-Text Search

Each scanned page is indexed so you can search across months of notes quickly.

DocScan converting handwritten notes into searchable text on iPhone/iPad
DocScan extracting vendor name, dates, and totals from invoice and receipt scans
Invoices & Receipts

Scan Receipts Faster, Get Usable Data.

Invoices and thermal receipts rarely follow one layout. DocScan extracts vendor names, dates, line items, and totals so you spend less time on manual entry.

Automatic Field Extraction

Vendor, date, amount, and tax values are extracted and ready to review.

Organized for Tax Time

Keep expense records organized so nothing disappears before reporting season.

Export to CSV or JSON

Send extracted data to spreadsheets, accounting tools, or reporting systems.

AI-Powered Document Chat

Scan Once.
Ask Better Questions.

DocScan includes built-in document chat so you can ask plain-language questions about any scanned page. Summarize a contract, pull invoice totals, or find specific details without reading line by line.

Direct Answers

Ask questions like "What is the total after tax?" or "When does the warranty expire?" and get direct answers.

Quick Summaries

Get concise summaries from long notes and dense contracts in seconds, without missing key context.

9:41
Today 9:41 AM
receipt_nov_12.jpg 2.4 MB • Image
Summarize the key points from this receipt.

Analysis Complete:

Vendor Apple Store
Total $124.50
Tax (8.2%) $10.20
Is the warranty included?
Yes, it includes a 1-year limited warranty valid until Nov 2026.
Ask about scan...

Structure-Aware Reading

DocScan reads tables, columns, and nested layouts so answers follow document structure, not just raw text.

Multi-Page Context

DocScan keeps multi-page context, so follow-up questions across pages stay consistent across your entire document set.

ID & Document Vault

Scan IDs with Clarity and Control

Passports and driver's licenses need more than a basic photo. DocScan includes dedicated capture tools with glare reduction, edge detection, and contrast tuning for ID documents.

Built for ID Documents

Dedicated capture settings for passports, licenses, and insurance cards to reduce glare and improve legibility.

Auto Edge Detection

Automatic edge detection frames ID cards cleanly with less post-crop cleanup.

Secure Backup While Traveling

Keep secure digital copies of key travel documents available when needed.

Document Type

Driver's License

Scanning
Edge Detection Aligned
Text Extraction Parsed
Clarity Check Good
Field Detection Structured
Image Quality Enhanced
Scan Ready Confirmed
DocScan reading and translating text from street signs and restaurant menus
JA EN
Live Translation

Original Detected

平井眼科

English Translation

Hirai Ophthalmology

Signs & Menus

Read the World Around You

When you're traveling or navigating unfamiliar places, DocScan reads signs, menus, notices, and cards so text is ready to translate, search, or save.

Sign & Notice Scanning

Point at a sign and extract text quickly, then translate, search, or copy it.

Menu Reading

Scan menus to check dishes, ingredients, or translations on the spot.

Actionable Text

Copy phone numbers and addresses from cards or flyers directly into your phone.

Export Formats

Export in Formats You Already Use

Scanned content should move cleanly into the tools you already use. DocScan exports in practical formats for sharing, archiving, and automation.

Searchable PDF

Create clean PDF exports with a searchable text layer for sharing, audits, and long-term archive workflows.

Markdown & JSON

Get structured output for developer workflows, documentation pipelines, internal tools, and downstream automation.

Direct Cloud Sharing

Send documents directly to Apple Files, iCloud, Google Drive, or connected productivity apps your team already uses daily.

Who It's For

Built for people who work with documents daily

From school notes and travel docs to expense workflows and production systems.

Students & Researchers

Digitize lecture notes, textbook pages, and handwritten flashcards into a searchable study archive.

Handwriting Full-Text Search Markdown Export

Freelancers & Small Business

Capture receipts, contracts, and invoices quickly, then extract names, amounts, and dates with minimal manual entry.

Line-Item Parsing CSV Export Expense Folders

Travelers & Expats

Read foreign signs, translate menus, and keep secure copies of passports and travel documents.

Live Translation Secure Vault ID Backup

Developers & Integrators

The same engine behind the app is available as a REST API. Add document scanning, KYC extraction, or OCR to your own product.

REST API KYC Extraction Webhooks
For Developers

The App Runs on the
PixLab DocScan API

Every scan in DocScan runs through the same REST API available to developers. Built to be developer friendly at enterprise scale, it delivers rich data output for KYC checks, receipt ingestion, and production-ready OCR workflows.

  • Developer Friendly
  • Enterprise Scale
  • Rich Data Output
  • Production-Ready OCR
app.js
async function scanDocument() {
  try {
    const apiKey = 'PIXLAB_API_KEY';
    const imageUrl = 'http://i.stack.imgur.com/oJY2K.png';
    const url = 'https://api.pixlab.io/docscan';

    const payload = {
      img: imageUrl,
      type: 'passport',
      key: apiKey
    };

    const reply = await fetch(url, {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
      body: JSON.stringify(payload)
    }).then(response => response.json());

    if (reply.status !== 200) {
      console.error(reply.error);
    } else {
      console.log('User Cropped Face:', reply.face_url);
      console.log('Full Name:', reply.fields.fullName);
      console.log('Document Number:', reply.fields.documentNumber);
      console.log('Nationality:', reply.fields.nationality);
    }
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Error:', error);
  }
}

scanDocument();
FAQ

Common Questions

Quick answers about scanning quality, privacy, export options, and device support.

Can DocScan read messy or cursive handwriting?
Yes. DocScan reads context and letter shape, so it handles cursive, shorthand, and rushed handwriting better than basic OCR.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. Scanning starts on-device. When cloud processing is needed, requests are encrypted and not retained after processing.
Can I scan multiple pages into one document?
Yes. Multi-page batch scanning lets you build full PDFs or structured outputs from notebooks, contracts, and receipt stacks.
Does DocScan require a subscription?
Core scanning features are free. Higher-volume processing and advanced export workflows are available in paid plans.
How is DocScan different from the built-in iOS scanner?
The built-in scanner captures an image. DocScan also reads handwriting, extracts structured invoice data, and supports document chat.
Does DocScan work offline?
Basic scanning and on-device OCR work offline. Cloud-assisted features such as advanced handwriting refinement, document chat, and deeper invoice extraction need an internet connection.
What languages does DocScan support?
DocScan handles most Latin-script languages and supports many non-Latin scripts, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Can I access my scans across multiple devices?
Yes. iCloud sync keeps scan history, folders, and exports aligned across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Your phone already has a camera. Make it more useful.

DocScan turns everyday documents into searchable, reusable data, from handwritten notes to receipts, IDs, and signs. It helps you move from capture to action without extra manual cleanup.

Free to start On-device first processing PDF, JSON, and CSV export