How to Scan Documents and Save as PDF Using Xiaomi Phone

Xiaomi phones can scan physical documents into clean digital PDFs using built-in tools — no flatbed scanner required.

Method 1 – Mi Doc Viewer (Built-In Scan)

Some Xiaomi phones include document scanning in Mi Files or Mi Doc Viewer:
1. Open Mi Files → Tools → Document scan (varies by HyperOS version).
2. Point camera at document — app auto-detects edges.
3. Tap capture → adjust corners if needed.
4. Save as PDF or image.

Method 2 – Google Drive Scan (Most Reliable, All Xiaomi Models)

1. Open Google Drive app.
2. Tap the + (blue button) → Scan.
3. Point camera at document → auto-capture when it detects the document.
4. Tap the checkmark → name the file.
5. Tap Save — saves as PDF directly to Google Drive.
6. Share / Download the PDF from Drive.

Google Drive's scanner automatically:
- Corrects perspective (fixes tilted photos).
- Enhances contrast for clear black-and-white text.
- Merges multiple pages into one PDF.

Method 3 – Microsoft Lens (Best Quality)

1. Install Microsoft Lens from Google Play.
2. Open → choose mode: Document / Whiteboard / Card / Photo.
3. Capture → auto-crop and enhance.
4. Add more pages → tap Done.
5. Save as PDF / Word / PowerPoint to phone or OneDrive.

Best for: Multi-page documents, whiteboard notes, business cards.

Method 4 – Camera + Manual PDF Conversion

1. Take a high-resolution photo of the document with Xiaomi Camera.
2. Open Mi Files → [image] → Share → Print → Save as PDF (use the system print driver to export PDF).

Comparison of Scanning Methods

Tips for Better Scan Quality

• Lighting: Use bright, even lighting — avoid shadows on the document.
• Background: Place document on a dark, plain surface for better edge detection.
• Distance: Hold phone 30–40 cm above the document.
• Stability: Use the volume button as a shutter to minimize shake.
• Clean lens: Wipe the camera before scanning for sharp results.

Pro Tips

• Students can scan lecture notes, handouts, and textbook pages directly into Google Drive for organized digital study files.
• Microsoft Lens integrates with Microsoft 365 — scanned documents can be converted to searchable Word files, perfect for editing or quoting.
• For receipts and invoices, use Adobe Scan (free) — it auto-categorizes and creates searchable PDFs.