WhatsApp rolls out new document scanning feature: How it works, availability and more

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WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier to scan documents directly through the phone’s camera. The feature will eliminate the need for using any third-party scanning apps or sending PDFs to contacts on WhatsApp.

The new feature is available currently only on iPhones with the latest iOS update. It is gradually rolling out to users and might take some time to show up. Moneycontrol checked on an iOS device and the feature is available. It’s not clear when the feature will be available on Android phones.

To use the feature, users simply open the document-sharing menu in a chat or group and select the “Scan Document” option. This activates the camera, allowing users to capture an image of the document. Once the document is scanned, users can preview and adjust the scan, with the app suggesting margins for cropping. If you want you can manually adjust these margins to ensure the content is framed accurately.

Meanwhile, WhatsApp has been rolling out a couple of new features for the festive season. Among them is the addition of a seventh reaction emoji. Both iOS and Android users can use the Party Popper emoji as a default reaction. This new emoji joins the existing array of reactions that users can choose from to express their emotions quickly and easily in conversations.

Previously, WhatsApp offered six default reactions: thumbs up, heart, crying with laughter, shocked face, sad face, and high five. The addition of the Party Popper emoji provides a dedicated option for celebrating special moments, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a festive touch.