In DicaNote you point the camera, capture the page, improve contrast and save a PDF (or images) on the note.

UI language: Scan, PDF document, Enhance, Next, etc.

Open the scanner

  1. Tap the paperclip (Attach).
  2. Under Capture, tap Scan.
  3. Choose the format:
Label in the appResult
PDF documentOne multi-page PDF
ImagesOne image per page
Scan as PDF or Images dialog in DicaNote
App labels: PDF document vs Images.

Capture

  1. Frame the paper.
  2. Manual fires the shutter. Auto capture takes the photo once the frame settles.
  3. Flash and gallery import sit on the same bar.
  4. Extra pages are added on the review screen, before you save.
DicaNote scan review with the page, Enhance, Filters and Crop and rotate
Once the page is in: Enhance, Filters, Crop & rotate, Discard scan and Next. This sheet came from Import from gallery.

Filters and review

On review: Enhance, Filters and Crop & rotate. Filters opens Original, Auto, Color, Grayscale and B&W. You can Retake, delete the page, Discard scans or continue with Next.

Scan Enhance filters in DicaNote
Filters: Original, Auto, Color, Grayscale, B&W. Apply confirms.

On the note

Before it is stored, the app asks Name scan. Use suggested fills a name. Save attaches the PDF.

Name scan dialog with Use suggested and Save
Name scan, the suggested name, Use suggested and Save.

The note shows the page and a PDF · 1P badge on a one-page file. A two-page scan reads PDF · 2P. The full list is in Library, PDF filter.

DicaNote note with the scanned PDF and a PDF · 1P badge
The PDF on the note, with the PDF · 1P badge. Write one line in the text for search.

Scan ≠ Photo: Photo saves the raw photo; Scan treats it as a document.

FAQ

PDF or photo?

PDF document or Images at the start of the flow.

Do I need internet?

Not to capture and save on the device.

Where do I find the PDF without opening the note?

Menu → Library → PDF chip.

See also