So, let's have a look at some easy ways to scan a physical document using any of the best scanners (or printer with a scanner) and a Windows PC – new and old, the process has mostly stayed the same.

While standalone scanners do exist, a lot of the best printers also include the ability to quickly and easily scan documents into your Windows PC or Mac (and sometimes even onto an iPhone or iPad).

Today, we'll learn how to scan a document in an email using a scanner or a smartphone to scan the document before importing it into an email on Gmail, Outlook, and the Apple Mail app.

Whether you need to scan family photos, piles of documents, or expense receipts, a scanner out there is built for the task.

If Apple's native document scanning and management features aren't enough, Scanner for iPhone can help by bringing all the necessary tools and features into a single, simple interface.

If your scanner does not allow you to directly email the item, use Windows Fax and Scan, a free Windows utility. You can automate the process if you share documents frequently this way.

You can use your phone or tablet to scan documents and images. These tips will walk you through all the steps to quickly scan from your device.