How do I add a book by scanning its barcode?

Point your camera at the barcode on the back cover, and Pagio fills in the title, author, cover and page count. It’s the quickest way to add a paper book.

Pagio’s barcode scanner on iPhone, with a book’s barcode inside the frame

Scan a Book

1Open the ScannerTap the plus button on Home, then Scan Barcode at the top.
2Allow the CameraThe first time, iOS asks whether Pagio may use the camera. Tap Allow.
3Hold It in the FrameKeep the barcode inside the frame. Pagio finds the book on its own.
4Say Where It StandsSet it as Reading, Finished or Planned, check the details, and tap Add to Library.

Other Ways to Scan

The barcode button at the top of the Search tab
Touch and hold Pagio’s icon on the Home Screen, then tap Scan Barcode

If It Doesn’t Work

“We couldn’t find this book”: tap Scan Again, or add it by hand with just a title
“You already have this book”: it’s in your library already
“Camera access needed”: tap Open Settings and allow the camera for Pagio
“Looks like you’re offline”: finding a book needs the internet, so connect and tap Try Again

How do I add a book by scanning its barcode?

Point your camera at the barcode on the back cover, and Pagio fills in the title, author, cover and page count. It’s the quickest way to add a paper book.

Scan a Book

1Open the ScannerTap the plus button on Home, then Scan Barcode at the top.
2Allow the CameraThe first time, iOS asks whether Pagio may use the camera. Tap Allow.
3Hold It in the FrameKeep the barcode inside the frame. Pagio finds the book on its own.
4Say Where It StandsSet it as Reading, Finished or Planned, check the details, and tap Add to Library.

Other Ways to Scan

The barcode button at the top of the Search tab
Touch and hold Pagio’s icon on the Home Screen, then tap Scan Barcode

If It Doesn’t Work

“We couldn’t find this book”: tap Scan Again, or add it by hand with just a title
“You already have this book”: it’s in your library already
“Camera access needed”: tap Open Settings and allow the camera for Pagio
“Looks like you’re offline”: finding a book needs the internet, so connect and tap Try Again

How do I add a book by scanning its barcode?

Point your camera at the barcode on the back cover, and Pagio fills in the title, author, cover and page count. It’s the quickest way to add a paper book.

Scan a Book

1Open the ScannerTap the plus button on Home, then Scan Barcode at the top.
2Allow the CameraThe first time, iOS asks whether Pagio may use the camera. Tap Allow.
3Hold It in the FrameKeep the barcode inside the frame. Pagio finds the book on its own.
4Say Where It StandsSet it as Reading, Finished or Planned, check the details, and tap Add to Library.

Other Ways to Scan

The barcode button at the top of the Search tab
Touch and hold Pagio’s icon on the Home Screen, then tap Scan Barcode

If It Doesn’t Work

“We couldn’t find this book”: tap Scan Again, or add it by hand with just a title
“You already have this book”: it’s in your library already
“Camera access needed”: tap Open Settings and allow the camera for Pagio
“Looks like you’re offline”: finding a book needs the internet, so connect and tap Try Again