Camera scan guide
Scan a page into an RSVP reader
Some reading still starts on paper: a printed chapter, handout, worksheet, recipe, letter, or page from a book. Absorb can use the iPhone camera to scan a page and turn recognized text into a one-word-at-a-time reading session.
Direct answer
Absorb can scan a physical page with the camera, extract readable text, and present that text in an RSVP reader with adjustable speed and ORP highlighting. It works best with clear printed text, good lighting, and a straight page photo.
Download Absorb on the App StoreHow to get better scan results
- Use bright, even lighting and avoid shadows across the text.
- Hold the phone parallel to the page when possible.
- Keep the full paragraph or page in frame.
- Review dense names, numbers, formulas, or foreign-language passages after scanning.
- Slow the RSVP speed when the scanned source is important or unfamiliar.
Best page types for scanning
| Page type | Fit for RSVP | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Printed prose | Strong | Clear paragraphs and book pages usually work best. |
| Study handouts | Mixed | Use RSVP for paragraphs, then check charts or diagrams separately. |
| Receipts, tables, forms | Limited | Layout matters more than word flow. |
| Handwriting | Variable | Recognition depends heavily on clarity and writing style. |
Privacy and accuracy notes
Camera scans and recognized text are designed for local reading in Absorb according to the Privacy Policy. As with any scan-to-text workflow, extraction can make mistakes. Do not rely on scanned RSVP output as the only copy of legally, medically, financially, or academically important text.
Related Absorb guides
Learn more about RSVP reading, website import, multilingual reading, and PDF speed reading.