OneDrive File Issues

How to Upload Existing Scanner Pro Documents to OneDrive on iPhone

Phi Hung Vo Oct 23, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to transfer previously scanned documents from the Scanner Pro app to a newly configured OneDrive folder on an iPhone.

How to Upload Existing Scanner Pro Documents to OneDrive on iPhone

Product: Scanner Pro and OneDrive
Device & OS: iPhone
Scenario: Setting up a OneDrive auto-upload workflow in Scanner Pro, only to find it ignores older, already saved documents.
Observed behavior: Documents already stored in Scanner Pro or iCloud do not automatically sync or transfer to the designated OneDrive folder; the automated workflow only triggers for new scans.

Before you start

Ensure you have the official OneDrive app installed on your iPhone, are signed into your Microsoft account, and have an active internet connection.

Solution 1Recommended

Manually Share Existing Documents to OneDrive

Use the built-in iOS Share Sheet within Scanner Pro to manually upload older documents to your OneDrive account.

Because Scanner Pro's automatic upload workflow is designed to only trigger upon the creation of a new scan, any documents digitized before the workflow was configured must be migrated manually. The iOS Share menu provides a direct pipeline to push these older files into your OneDrive folders.

Open Scanner Pro

Launch the Scanner Pro application on your iPhone and navigate to the main screen where your existing documents are displayed.

Select the Documents

Tap the selection tool (usually a checkmark or 'Select' button in the upper corner) and highlight the specific documents you want to transfer to OneDrive.

Access the Share Menu

Tap the 'Share' icon located at the bottom of the screen to bring up the iOS Share Sheet.

Choose OneDrive as Destination

Scroll through the list of available apps and select 'OneDrive'. Choose your target folder within OneDrive and confirm the upload.

Manually Share Existing Documents to OneDrive

Batch Uploading: You can select multiple documents at once in step 2 to upload them simultaneously, saving time if you have a large archive of old scans.

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Bypass third-party scanner apps entirely. WPS Office features a built-in mobile scanner that lets you capture, edit, and save your physical documents directly to OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox seamlessly.

1. Launch the Scanner: Open the WPS Office app on your iPhone and tap the '+' icon to select the 'Scanner' tool.
2. Capture and Convert: Use your camera to capture the physical document; WPS Office will automatically crop and enhance it into a crisp PDF.
3. Save to OneDrive: Tap 'Save', select your connected OneDrive account from the cloud storage list, and securely upload your new document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't my existing Scanner Pro documents upload to OneDrive automatically?

The auto-upload workflow in Scanner Pro is programmed as a trigger event that only activates when a brand new scan is finalized. It does not retroactively scan your library for older files.

Do I need the OneDrive app installed to share files from Scanner Pro?

Yes, installing the official OneDrive app and logging in is highly recommended. It registers OneDrive with the iOS Share Sheet, allowing other apps like Scanner Pro to seamlessly pass files to it.

Can I move documents from iCloud to OneDrive directly on my iPhone?

Yes. You can open the native iOS 'Files' app, navigate to your Scanner Pro folder within iCloud Drive, select the documents, and move or copy them to your linked OneDrive folder.

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