How to Scan Docs as a PDF to Dropbox or Evernote With Your Smartphone

Earlier today, I encountered a problem, and my smartphone (Android) came to the rescue. I needed to send out an application, but I failed to scan it and file it before I left my house. As I mentioned, my smartphone helped me solve this problem.

Basically, I used Handy Scanner to scan the application into a PDF document. Handy Scanner is a free application that converts documents to PDF. Handy Scanner allows you to scan multiple pages into a single document. With this application, you can also scan documents into JPEG files.

Once I finished scanning the document, I sent it to Dropbox. To send the document to DropBox, I use Andmade Share Pro. Andmade Share Pro allows you to send a document to multiple applications at the same time. I have been very pleased with this program. In Dropbox, I could select the exact folder where I wished to place the file.

The simple fact that I could do this without going back to my home scanner saved me a considerable amount of time. The convenience of being able to do this anywhere has made my life easier.

I would like to add that if you send the PDF to Evernote, you can search the text of the PDF. Evernote does a fantastic job of making text searchable in images and PDFs. Imagine going to the library for research and taking PDF scans of books and articles with the ability to search through them at a later date.

Additional Reading

• ScanSnap and Evernote, a match made in heaven
• Tool Review: Handy Scanner

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