How to scan documents on Xiaomi Redmi: from standard tools to professional applications

Scanning documents through a smartphone has long replaced bulky office scanners – especially if you have Xiaomi Redmi with a camera on 48-200 MP and proprietary firmware. MIUI. But not all users know that to create quality PDF or JPEG-You do not need to install third-party programs: Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10C Or even a budget Redmi. A2 There are already built-in tools.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods of scanning, from basic (via Camera → Document Mode) to advanced (with automatic text recognition and cloud saving), and also tell you how to avoid typical errors: blurred edges, distorted perspectives or too heavy files. If you need to scan a passport, receipt or multi-page contract, here you will find the best method for your task.

1. Built-in Documents mode in MIUI camera

The fastest way is to use the proprietary Documents mode, which is in the standard Camera app on all Redmis with MIUI 12 and later. Xiaomi algorithms automatically align perspective, remove shadows and increase text contrast.

How to turn on:

• 📷 Open the Camera app.
• 🔍 Fly through the shooting modes left to Documents (on some models – Scanner or Professional). → Document).
• 📄 Point the camera at the document, the frame will automatically circle the boundaries. Press the descent button.
• 💾 After the shooting, tap on the miniature. → Save how PDF or export.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Instant processing – no need to wait for the cloud to load.
• 📱 It works without the internet (unlike Google Drive).
• 🔧 Supports multi-page PDF (up to 50 sheets in one file).

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9A and other budget models with a camera 13 MP mode Documents may not be available.

2. Scanning through Google Drive (with text recognition)

If you need to not only save the scan, but also recognize text (OCR), use Google Drive, which is suitable for Redmi any year of release, as it uses cloud processing.

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Drive app (if not, download from the Play Market).
2. Click + → Scan (or Create → Scan on new versions).
3. Take a picture of the document. Drive will automatically trim the edges and improve clarity.
4. Click Ready → Select the format (PDF or JPEG).
5. To recognize the text, open the file → Open with help → Google Documents.

Features:

• 🌐 Recognising 40.+ languages including Russian, English and Chinese.
• 📁 Files are saved to the cloud (available from any device).
• ⚠️ Requires a stable internet for downloading and processing.

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If a document with small text (for example, a contract), before scanning in Google Drive, turn on HDR Mode in the camera settings - this will improve the clarity of letters.

3 Third-Party Apps: CamScanner vs Adobe Scan

For professional scanning (with signatures, watermarks or email), it is better to use specialized applications.

CamScanner (free version with watermarks):

• 📌 Automatic pruning and alignment.
• 🔒 Password to PDF-file.
• 📤 Exports to Dropbox, Evernote, OneDrive.
• ⚠️ In the free version adds the CamScanner logo.

Adobe Scan (FREE from Adobe):

• 🖼️ Maintains original quality without compression.
• 📄 Supports multi-page PDF table-of-tale.
• 🔍 Integration with Adobe Acrobat for editing.

How to choose:

• 💼 For business documentation (contracts, acts) – Adobe Scan.
• 📚 For student notes or quick scans – CamScanner.

Install the app from Play Market| Clean the camera of dust and fingerprints |Put the document on a flat surface with good lighting |Portrait mode in the camera settings-->

4. Hidden MIUI function: "Fast tools"

Few people know, but MIUI 13/14 has a hidden scanning tool called Quick Tools, which is available via a drop-down menu and allows you to quickly create PDFs without opening the camera.

How to find it:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚡ Quick tools (or tools).
3. Select the Document Scanner.
4. Take a picture of the document and save the result.

Advantages:

• 🚀 Faster than camera launch.
• 📂 Scans are saved to a folder MIUI/Scans.
• 🔄 Supports batch processing (several sheets in a row).

⚠️ Note: On Redmi with custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), Quick Tools may not be available.

5. Scan through Notes (Notes) with export to PDF

Xiaomi Redmi’s Notes app not only creates texts, but also scans documents with PDF exports, a method that is convenient if you need to attach a scan to a note (for example, a check to a shopping list).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Notes (icon with pencil).
2. Create a new note or open an existing one.
3. Click on the icon + → Scan of the document.
4. Take pictures of the sheets (you can add a few).
5. Click Ready → Export → PDF.

Where the file is saved:

• By default, it is in the Notes/Scans folder.
• You can send it to email or Telegram immediately.

Limitations:

• 📏 Maximum size of document — A4.
• 🔍 No manual quality adjustment (always medium compression).

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Notes is the only way to scan on Xiaomi Redmi that syncs with your Mi Account and is available on all devices with one account.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose for your task

To avoid wasting time on rechecking, use our selection table:

If you scan documents frequently, we recommend that you stick the shortcut to the desired application on your desktop or in the Quick Access Bar. For example, for the Redmi Note 12 Pro, it is convenient to add a CamScanner widget to the home screen.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with a good camera on the Xiaomi Redmi 11 Pro or Redmi K50, you can get a bad scan. Here are the most common problems and solutions:

• 🌑 Dark corners or shadows: Take a picture of a document in daylight or use a flashlight (but don't point it directly at the sheet - this creates glare).
• 📐 Distorted perspective: Enable the grid in the camera settings (Settings) → Camera. → Grid) and align the document along lines.
• 📎 Too large file size: In CamScanner or Adobe Scan, select the option to compress before saving.
• 🔍 Unreadable text: Increase resolution in scanner settings (minimum 300) DPI formality).

⚠️ Note: When scanning your passport or driver's license for official purposes (e.g., for a bank), use only PDF 300-permission DPI It's not compressed, otherwise it's not accepted.

If the scan is blurry, try:

1. Wash the camera lens with a soft cloth (do not use alcohol!).
2. Reduce the distance to the document (optimally - 15-20 cm).
3. Enable Macro mode in the camera (if the document is small).

FAQ: Frequent questions about scanning on Xiaomi Redmi