How to convert scanned document to pdf. Scan to one PDF

You can scan multiple pages of documents in many ways, then save them in various formats for later use. In this article, we will tell you how to save the scanned material into one PDF file.

The following instructions will allow you to scan several pages of documents into one file using a conventional scanner. The only thing you need - special software, which provides opportunities not only for scanning, but also for saving material to a PDF file.

Method 1: Scan2PDF

Scan2PDF provides everything necessary tools, allowing you to scan and save pages into a single PDF document. The software supports any scanning device, no license is required.

1. Open the page using the link provided by us and select the item from the list "Scan2PDF". The program must be downloaded to your computer and installed.



2. After completing the installation process and opening Scan2PDF, for convenience, you can change the interface language to "Russian" through section "Settings".



3. Expand the list "Scan" and go to window "Select Scanner".



4. From this list you need to select the device to be used as the source.
5. After that, on the toolbar or through the same list, click on the button "Scan".



6. Specify the number of pages to add and scan. We will not focus on this step, as the steps may differ when using different models devices.



7. Upon successful scanning, the pages you need will appear in the program window. On the menu "View" there are three additional tools for material processing:

   

   
   



8. Open the list "File" and select the item "Save to PDF".



9. Select a location on your computer and click "Save".

   

   The finished PDF document automatically includes all added pages.

The program has a high file processing speed and allows you to create a PDF file from a scanned material in a few clicks. However, in some cases, the number of tools provided may not be enough.

Method 2: RiDoc

In addition to the program discussed above, you can use RiDoc - software that provides the ability to merge several scanned pages into one file. In more detail about the features of this software, we were told in the corresponding article on the site.

1. Following the instructions from the material at the link below, scan documents by loading and preparing pages in the program.



2. Select the images to be added to the PDF file, and on top panel tools, click on the icon with the caption "Glue". If necessary, change the main parameters of the images through the menu of the same name.



3. After that press the button "Save to PDF" on the same panel or menu "Operations".



4. In the window "Save to file" change the automatically assigned name and place a marker next to the item "Save in multipage mode".



5. Change the value in the block "Save Folder", specifying the appropriate directory. Other parameters can be left in the standard form by clicking the button. Ok.

   

   If the instructions were followed correctly, the saved PDF document will automatically open. It will consist of all prepared scans.

The only drawback of the program is the need to purchase a license. However, despite this, you can use the software during a 30-day trial period with access to all tools and without annoying ads.

You can import data from a scanner and convert it to a PDF file. The PDF file is the best option when you are importing multiple files from a scanner, as You can save all pages in one file.

Just use PDF24 Creator to scan to PDF

PDF24 Creator is free PDF Constructor with support for import from a scanner or camera. Follow these steps to scan to PDF:

1. Download and install PDF24 Creator
2. Open PDF24 Creator
3. Select File -> Import -> Scanner to open the scanner interface
4. Select your settings and click the "scan" button
5. PDF24 Creator receives the files from the scanner and creates a PDF file and you should see new file on the right side of the window
6. Click the "Save As" icon to save the imported file.

You can also import multiple files, and if you've imported all of your files, you can create new files based on those you've imported by dragging pages from one file to another. If the page is upside down, mark that page and click "Rotate Left" or "Rotate Right" to bring the page into the correct orientation. If you have created your target file, save it.

PDF is one of the most convenient formats for viewing and sharing. electronic documents especially when it comes to printed products. Some devices support given extension by default, however, not all scanners allow you to save files to FPD. Based on the presence or absence of this function, the user needs to choose the appropriate scanning method.

Special features of the scanner

This method is only suitable for devices with a built-in PDF scan option. Owners of scanners that do not have this option should proceed to one of the methods below.

Instructions on the example of Epson:

1. It is necessary to place a paper document in the device and press the "PDF" button located on its body.
2. An auxiliary application window will appear on the computer screen, in which you can set the scan settings (page size, margins, file save location, etc.) by clicking "Settings".
3. To scan one or more files in PDF, you should press the "Start" key on the device case or click "Scan" in the program.
4. Before completing the work, you need to click on the "PDF Finish" button to save the documents to your PC.

PDF24 Creator

PDF24 Creator is a free program with extensive functionality. The utility allows you to:

• import images from a scanner with their subsequent conversion to PDF format;
• recognize text in pictures;
• compress PDF to reduce file size;
• perform online conversion;
• take screenshots in the PDF extension, etc.

To scan one or more pages, you need:

• Download the program from the link pdf24.org, selecting the "Private" option, and install it on your computer.

• Launch the application client and click on the "PDF Constructor" button.

• In the window that opens, click on the inscription "File", go to the "Import" tab and select the "Image Capture" option. Specify your scanner as a source.

• Ask necessary settings in the program and click "Scan". The new images will appear on the right side of the PDF24 Creator. To save them to your computer, you should click on the icon in the form of a floppy disk.

Converting a scanned image

If you cannot scan files to PDF, you can convert them to this format using a special online service without losing image quality and installation third party programs. The user needs to do the following:

• Make scans of documents in any available extension (GIF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, etc.) and save them to your computer.
• Follow the link topdf.com.
• Click on the "Upload" button and select the previously scanned files.

• Save images in PDF format individually or as an archive by clicking "Download (all)".

On a note: find out if you need to convert a file to graphic format.

Summing up

You can scan to PDF using the standard printer functionality or auxiliary software. Among free programs with support for the Russian language, it is worth noting PDF24 Creator and WinScan2PDF. Another option is to convert images to the desired format after scanning using the ToPDF browser service.

Opportunities

• document scanning;
• automatic conversion of scanned data to PDF format;
• scan multiple pages into one file.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros:

• free;
• Russian-language menu;
• small distribution size;
• portability;
• the ability to create multi-page documents;
• scan directly to PDF.

Minuses:

• does not support all scanning devices.

Alternatives

ABBY Fine Reader. Free software, which converts various documents into electronic files. Works with digital photos, paper documents and other sources. Retains the original structure of multipage documents, converts files into convenient formats (including PDF). Allows you to create e-books.

CuneiForm. Free App with built-in text recognition system from scanned documents. Quickly converts electronic and paper data to text for further work in text editors and office software. Recognizes documents in more than 20 languages, any printed font, reads tables. Preserves the formatting and structure of the data.

Work principles

After starting the program, an interface window will appear with three main buttons:

Use these buttons to perform a few simple steps:

1. Select the source (connected scanner to scan from, or special utilities working with scanners) - "Select Source".
2. Apply the "Scan" command, which will open the scanner driver window with options.
3. Save the resulting document in PDF format.

If you want to stop the scanner, click the "Cancel" button.

WinScan2PDF is a simple application that makes it as easy as possible to scan documents and save them in the popular PDF format.

It was quite well and in detail described about this file format and operations with it.
It is quite good in that the scanned documents and files are ultimately smaller than the scanned image (about 3-5 times). This is one of its pluses.
The second plus is the ability to merge scanned files into one. Of course, you can combine them in Word`e, but looking at the first plus, you can refuse this. Especially if the files contain not only text, but also images.

One way or another, but in this article we will consider programs specially designed for this necessary task - to scan and merge files into one pdf document.

The first one is Scan2PDF, German product.
A miracle, not a program. Here are its advantages: