Student Resources for Scanning and Uploading Work (UW-Madison)
This document provides information for students about phone apps for scanning and physical locations of scanners on campus.
As a student, you may need to scan and upload your work. Options include using a scanner app from your phone or using a scanner to create your file. Before scanning, check the assignment description from your instructor for any restrictions on file type (PDF, JPG, etc.).
Find a Scanner on Campus:
- This site provides a list of which UW-Madison libraries have scanners and which do not.
- All Campus InfoLabs have scanners. Find an InfoLab.
Use a Scanning App:
- Each of the following apps has a free version and is available for both iOS and Android.
| App | Drive/DropBox support? | Puts watermark on document? | Can edit file after scanning? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Scanner | Free | Yes | Yes |
| ScanBot | Free | No | Images but not text |
| iScanner | Paid + Limited docs/day on free | No | Yes |
| Genius Scan | Paid | No | No text editing |
| Adobe Scan | Free | No | No (only formatting & layout) |
| DocuTain | Free | Yes | No (only formatting & layout) |
Note: This is an incomplete list of possible apps. None of these are supported by UW-Madison. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement by UW-Madison.