Apple’s iOS 26 Brings the New Preview App — Here’s Everything You Need to Know


Apple’s iOS 26 update brings something that iPhone users have been waiting for — the Preview app. Borrowed from the Mac ecosystem, this all-new built-in tool brings document scanning, annotation, and signing into one simple, elegant experience. No more switching between multiple apps or uploading documents just to sign them. Now, everything can be done natively — right inside your iPhone.

What the Preview App Can Do

The Preview app in iOS 26 combines the powers of Files, Markup, and the camera scanner in one place. It lets you:

  • Open and view PDFs and images directly from your Files app

  • Annotate, draw, and highlight text with familiar tools

  • Add text boxes or signatures to any document

  • Crop, rotate, or resize images with ease

  • Scan documents directly using your iPhone’s camera

For professionals, students, and everyday users, it’s a tool that simplifies the way you handle digital paperwork.

How to Scan and Edit Documents with Preview

Apple’s new scanner is fast, clear, and surprisingly intuitive. To scan a document:

  1. Open the Preview app.

  2. Tap Scan Documents or use the plus (+) icon.

  3. Align your iPhone’s camera with the page — it automatically detects the edges.

  4. Adjust or retake if needed, then tap the blue checkmark to confirm.

  5. Save or rename your file directly in the Files app.

Everything you scan is stored neatly under the Preview folder, making organization easy.

While Apple’s Preview app helps you create and manage documents, what happens when you need to move those files or contacts to another phone? That’s where the Smart Transfer app comes in — a powerful third-party tool built for easy and secure data sharing.

With Smart Transfer, you can perform a contact transfer in just a few taps, move photos or documents via WiFi files sharing, and even handle contacts files transfer without cables or cloud dependency. It’s ideal for anyone switching phones, sharing large files, or syncing data between family devices.

Similar Tools for Android and Windows Users

Not using an iPhone? You can still scan, sign, and share documents easily with other built-in tools.

On Android

If you’re on Android 6.0 or later, Google Drive now comes with an upgraded scanning feature. It lets you crop, reorder, and clean up scans with new AI enhancements. You can even remove shadows, apply filters, and merge multiple pages into a polished PDF.

To scan:

  • Open Google Drive and tap the camera or “+” icon.

  • Capture the document, adjust, and save as PDF or JPG.

  • Use Drive’s markup tools to add notes or highlights.

  • Share via link, email, or direct file download.

It’s fast, simple, and syncs automatically with your Google account.

On Windows

Microsoft Edge includes basic annotation and PDF signing tools. You can:

  • Highlight or underline text

  • Add handwritten signatures

  • Insert comments or text notes

However, for more advanced editing, you might prefer apps like Foxit PDF Editor, PDF24 Creator, or Xournal++, which support OCR, text editing, and merging multiple PDFs — ideal for professionals or teams handling frequent document updates.

Final Thoughts

Apple’s Preview app for iOS 26 finally brings professional-level document tools into every iPhone. You can scan, annotate, and sign forms instantly — no third-party downloads required.

Yet, when it’s time to share those files or migrate your contacts, pairing Preview with Smart Transfer completes the picture. Together, they create a seamless workflow: capture and manage with Preview, then share and move effortlessly with Smart Transfer.

With these tools, your iPhone transforms into a true productivity hub — one that keeps your work, memories, and connections perfectly in sync.


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