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    title: Markdown version
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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/llms.txt?revision=r21861149

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[Help for Yandex app on iOS →](https://yandex.ru/support2/yandex-app-ios/en/)
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# Document scanner

You can use the Yandex Start app to scan documents. The program automatically increases the contrast and highlights the text area.

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Allow Yandex Start to [access](https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/app/permissions.md) your camera and files in the device settings.

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1. Open the Yandex Start app.
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   In the [SmartBox](https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/app/search.md#search) on the home screen, tap ![](../_assets/smart-camera.svg) to open [Smart camera](https://yandex.com.tr/support2/yandex-app-android/en/app/smart-camera.md).
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1. Select **Scanner** mode.
1. Point your camera at the document or choose it from your device's gallery. Take a photo.
1. Select document mode:

    - Original: The document area is displayed as a photo without any additional processing.
    - Scan: A processed photo (text selection, increased contrast).
    - Black-and-white: A processed photo, only black and white colors without gradients.

1. You can also:

    - ![](../_assets/turn-left.png =30x): Rotate the document 90° to the left.
    - ![](../_assets/turn-right.png =30x): Rotate the document 90° to the right.
    - ![](../_assets/cut.svg): Crop the document.
    - ![](../_assets/close-icon.svg): Delete the document.

1. On the bottom panel, tap:

    - **Add page**: Scan one more page.
    - **Retake**: Scan again.
    - **Save**: Name the file, select the document format (PNG, PDF, or JPG), and choose where to save it or who to share it with.


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