Getting Started
NorthScan is designed for quick document capture on iPhone. Start a scan, review the pages, then share immediately or save the scan to your local library.
Scan a Document
Use camera scanning to capture pages, receipts, books or whiteboards. Review each page before saving and undo unwanted changes before the scan is committed.
Import from Photos
Choose images from Photos when a document has already been captured. NorthScan can bring selected images into the same review and enhancement flow.
Import from Files
Import supported files from the iOS Files picker, then review, organise or share them from NorthScan.
Share as PDF or JPEG
Use Quick Share to send a scan as a PDF or JPEG through Messages, Mail, AirDrop, Files or another destination. You can choose whether to save the scan afterward.
Save to Library
Saved scans are kept in your local document library. Use clear names, folders and tags to make documents easier to find later.
Use OCR
OCR helps make scan text searchable. Text recognition depends on document quality, language, lighting and iOS support.
Search Documents
Use search to find saved scans by title, tags or recognised text when available.
Edit a Scan
Open the editor for crop, perspective, deskew, rotation, page duplication, replacement and mode-specific adjustments for receipts, whiteboards and books.
Manage Folders and Tags
Folders and tags help keep scans grouped by project, tax year, client, household admin or any system that suits your workflow.
Recover Deleted Scans
Recently Deleted is intended as a short-term recovery area for scans removed from the library. Review it before permanently clearing documents.
Contact Support
Email support@getnorthvault.com with your device model, iOS version, what you were trying to do, and any non-sensitive screenshots that help explain the issue.
Please do not send private documents, IDs, bank statements or passwords unless support specifically asks for a secure process.