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But <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.usi.edu/recycle/paper-recycling-facts" target="_blank">the average person goes through nearly 700 pounds of paper every year</a>, and saving and filing the essentials grows increasingly difficult as these documents accumulate.</p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium">Families are turning to digital scanners, which enable them to reduce clutter while preserving digitized copies of necessary documents and family photos for quick and easy recall. If you’ve never used a scanner before, don’t worry. Read on to learn how to scan nearly any document on various platforms and devices.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <section class="content-block details background-color-off-white mb-0 theme-primary" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{eb744d4f-9a14-4fb9-8627-d65ecc6fd05f}" data-datasource-id="{EB8BFB48-C2C8-48DB-A57E-21A0E75CF443}" data-target=""> <div class="content-block-container" > <div class="content-block-heading-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-heading-container"> <h3 class=""> Jump to a section... </h3> </div> </div> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul class="themed-bullet bullet-square compact theme-primary"> <li><a href="#choosing-scanner">Choosing a scanner or multifunction device</a></li> <li><a href="#standard-document">How to scan a standard document</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-on-a-mac">How to scan on a Mac</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-with-an-iphone">How to scan with an iPhone</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-on-andriod">How to scan on Android</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-legal-documents">How to scan legal documents</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-receipts">How to scan receipts</a></li> <li><a href="#scan-photos">How to scan photos with care</a></li> <li><a href="#preserve-slides">How to scan and preserve slides</a></li> <li><a href="#microsoft-word">How to import scanned documents into Microsoft Word</a></li> <li><a href="#via-email">Sharing scans via email</a></li> <li><a href="#need-scanner">Need a scanner? Ricoh can help.</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <section class="gradient-promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-container"> <a name="shop-scanners-now" class="anchor"></a> <h2>Shop Scanners Now</h2> <p>Digital imaging solutions built with your business in mind.</p> <a href="https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8095496/9bba5702-9481-4707-b6c8-2c49834c81bf" DisableDescription="True" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="btn btn-primary" target="_blank">Shop Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0 theme-primary" > <a name="choosing-scanner" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/dedicated_scanner_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=B0DE640E6CB0C7B151C9E87361D3107B" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/dedicated_scanner_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=5F7FCEE3BDAA70E854BF98920FE99C87" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Choosing a scanner or multifunction device</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Every home office has its own needs. For those with space to spare and a desire to scan the highest quality possible, a dedicated scanner may be the right choice. If space is at a premium, a multifunction device can condense scanning, <a href="/printers">printing</a>, and faxing into a single compact footprint. </p> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Regardless of which you choose, these are a few key features to look for.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="key-features-for-scanners" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Key features for scanners </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{55becb36-aa54-40b2-a048-7d752486db25}" data-datasource-id="{286FBB8F-70C1-4A36-AD87-8AA91D6EE229}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_assess-quality-icon.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=D31AB9105A84A2F9B09FF4186329C6BF" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Quality </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If you're scanning text-based documents, 300 dots per inch (dpi) is a good minimum resolution. If you plan to print photos from your scans, bumping up to 600 dpi can preserve details and minimize visual artifacts. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{b2a27eb1-d452-422b-926a-6f0e0002a77b}" data-datasource-id="{90045484-B42E-48F9-BAF0-7BB6126871FF}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Reliability </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Whether you're scanning every so often or constantly, you'll want a device that can rise to the challenge. Look for options that make it easy to replace with robust warranties. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{66e7a396-ff26-4e98-9aa2-4eff873647e7}" data-datasource-id="{D5017E52-6547-4401-B6AE-33B1F2064AE7}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_intuitive-usability.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F25CF844BF799340F9D23800B7C63CCE" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Ease of use </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Scanners featuring one-button implementation let you stack your papers into the tray, hit the button, and save your results. Integrated software even handles automated file naming conventions and image processing. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{34840229-7abb-4e4d-a8cb-26c2bcbfc99e}" data-datasource-id="{A93D527C-6C17-4F24-9CA1-A72AFF4F64FC}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_fast-scan-speed.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=63DF6AA05D92F75E1EFC6ED500AEE735" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Speed </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Scanners and multifunction devices are often equipped with automatic document feeders, which enable rapid processing of piles of documents at a time. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-from-printer-to-computer">How to Scan a Document From a Printer to a Computer </a>for more information on scanning printed documents and our scanner recommendations.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scanner-guide">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Scanner Guide</h5> <p>How to scan just about anything</p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#standard-document">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan a standard document</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="standard-document" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_standard_document_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=540292350D328B09CDB794B8A7EE1733" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_standard_document_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=D228716C02B07C03BCBAC0BE8A783ADA" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan a standard document</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Initiating a scan with default settings is a snap. Windows 10 and Mac OS come loaded with their own scanning software, and your scanner may come included with proprietary software to use additional features and provide extra functionality. Whatever the case, the process is relatively straightforward — simply follow the steps below: </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-3 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="basic-scanning-instructions" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Basic scanning instructions </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{3134a5fb-f313-4c9d-b954-8d996213f83a}" data-datasource-id="{8E0F66AF-6276-4E7E-AE6F-1688D66E507D}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_1.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=440149574E8E591B7615A77C8AF0B818" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step one </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Ensure your scanner is turned on and connected to your computer via a wired USB or wireless connection. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{49f5f3af-d31a-4f14-bf9a-ef27c1cdaecc}" data-datasource-id="{5D496D80-1CCB-420E-AF03-12B50CC3EF04}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_2.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F54DDD8919ACDBA92EB7C92F8535195B" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step two </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Open your scanning software. On Windows 10, this is called Windows Fax and Scan. On Mac OS, you’ll want to open the Image Capture application. Your scanner may also come with software — use that if it’s available. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{f08828fd-5e2b-4097-9f6d-90bd840d2831}" data-datasource-id="{87D84D1E-B7A3-4901-BBC9-224BC4E84E08}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_3.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=20BF2D97C093FF4D22AFD48790B1EDA6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step three </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Place the documents into the bed or tray of the scanner. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{58d863ff-147a-4a49-8b9b-2926cf92d587}" data-datasource-id="{E5191DA8-B0FC-4B1E-A1A8-71DB0EC0DC17}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_5.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=6FDAAA3BE6CD04DE565B22DB6855D72A" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step four </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Press the scan button in your chosen software (or the physical button on your scanner, if available) to initiate the scan. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{22fd31db-0622-4b2c-933b-44ddcb43c7e2}" data-datasource-id="{C45BFEBC-AD00-4640-A298-5561E6EC7500}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_4.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=88CEAB1591DD2ED2B71F347A47EB53F2" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step five </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Check the scan preview and make any final adjustments to ensure a satisfactory scan. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{d5847d81-9d8a-4de8-af12-70f2c504b398}" data-datasource-id="{B7553C17-98D3-46DE-8185-45705D1699A9}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_6.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=B8715AAC2ABF1320FB0C13A145B99458" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step 6 </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Save the scanned document file to your hard drive. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-a-document">How to Scan a Document Onto Your Computer</a> for more detailed instructions on necessary settings for either Windows 10 or Mac OS computers.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#choosing-scanner">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>Choosing a scanner or multifunction device</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-on-a-mac">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan on a Mac</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="scan-on-a-mac" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_on_mac_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=6FEC7CBD747981B27236F6A4E982A2BB" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_on_mac_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=8EA64464885B6E289AFC02B65586E0CB" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan on a Mac</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Macintosh computers have an elegant design, snappy hardware, and easy-to-use interface. Scanning documents on a Mac is slightly different than on Windows. Below are some simple instructions to get you scanning on your Mac computer in no time: </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 pb-0 benefits theme-primary" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="steps-to-scan-on-a-mac" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Steps to scan on a Mac </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{6af0c3b2-ca12-463f-b288-3aeb89ab19d9}" data-datasource-id="{1F2B61A3-A7F5-4B49-8378-49172A12CA30}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_1.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=440149574E8E591B7615A77C8AF0B818" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step one </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Open the Image Capture application and find your scanner. This program may be under the Devices section if connected directly to your Mac; if it’s connected to your network, you will find it under the Shared section. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{1ad7da09-7f2d-4ba1-a610-1382452520ae}" data-datasource-id="{93BCCFD1-8D69-4F8D-8AC4-539F61E98DF0}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_2.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F54DDD8919ACDBA92EB7C92F8535195B" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step two </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Once selected, click Show Details to reveal the full settings. Here, you can set options like scan mode (Flatbed or Document Feeder) and choose color, resolution, and sizing options. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{4bae47cd-54b0-4699-930a-c14300339908}" data-datasource-id="{C88E5A3C-7C98-4910-B670-E57637AFDB53}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_3.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=20BF2D97C093FF4D22AFD48790B1EDA6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step three </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Select your scanning destination folder and name the image. Choose the image/file type to suit your needs. JPEG is good for most purposes, though you may want to create a PDF file for document scans. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{96d8d874-aef5-4d90-84eb-84044abae6ab}" data-datasource-id="{A1D458C3-76C5-4240-9255-BE2C6A34C616}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_5.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=6FDAAA3BE6CD04DE565B22DB6855D72A" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step four </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Click the Scan button to begin scanning your documents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Get your frequently asked Mac OS questions answered with our guide, <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-on-mac">How to Scan a Document on a Mac</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know? </strong>PCMagazine described the RICOH ScanSnap iX1300 as “a snappy, accurate portable document scanner that's excellent for digitizing documents on the road or wherever space is limited.” <strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/fujitsu-scansnap-ix1300" target="_blank">Click here to read full review</a> </strong>and learn why it earned a 4 out of 5 rating.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#standard-document">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan a standard document</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-with-an-iphone">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan with an iPhone</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="scan-with-an-iphone" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_with_iphone_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=708F28B8A1E86D66713B471D339EED58" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_with_iphone_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=68DCAE96EA8D160831C41F2A36AE69C6" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan with an iPhone</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">If you don’t have a scanner nearby and need to digitize a document in a pinch, your iPhone can help. It’s no replacement for a dedicated scanner, but you can get a surprisingly decent scan on your smartphone with only a few steps:</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="steps-to-scan-with-an-iphone" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Steps to scan with an iPhone </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{7854a9dd-8553-424c-ad3a-a6e958157abf}" data-datasource-id="{E5683698-5209-4B47-B9C7-FDDCBB50D97F}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_1.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=440149574E8E591B7615A77C8AF0B818" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step one </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Open up the Notes app and create a new note. There are several formatting options below the text field; choose Scan Documents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{73e87c17-d6ef-4f29-a4e4-6cc36fe4614c}" data-datasource-id="{9973EB66-C417-4828-8725-015E3031AAC1}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_2.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F54DDD8919ACDBA92EB7C92F8535195B" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step two </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Position your document or photo within the frame of the iPhone camera window. Once the iPhone detects your document, it will initiate the scan. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{3a9aa694-0092-4695-9011-a4875da571cc}" data-datasource-id="{679F8E87-15EF-4A55-BACF-BD4F8A44B647}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_3.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=20BF2D97C093FF4D22AFD48790B1EDA6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step three </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> The Notes app will now provide a handful of editing features, like cropping, photo filters, or image rotation. If you need to make any adjustments, you can do so now. Tap Save to create a new note with your scanned documents. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{74f0e27c-6a99-40f1-b591-0af802e254ca}" data-datasource-id="{EE2B6017-1B76-457A-947E-E0A9737AD97F}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_num_5.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=6FDAAA3BE6CD04DE565B22DB6855D72A" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Step four </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Once saved, users can share documents in a variety of ways. If you have a Mac with automated sync enabled, your scan should appear within your computer’s Notes app. Otherwise, tap the Share icon in the upper-right of the Notes app. Here, you can send the scan via text or email, share it to social media, or even AirDrop to another nearby iOS device or Mac. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Read <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-with-iphone">How to Scan a Document With an iPhone</a> to learn more about scanning files with your smartphone.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-on-a-mac">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan on a Mac</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-on-andriod">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan on Android</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="scan-on-andriod" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_on_android_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=8C7457595BF81ECE184DBA611E275134" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_on_android_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=85C1F1188AE2F4033FD02ACC41F15EF1" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan on Android</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Android phones offer similar capabilities to their Apple-based counterparts, though the process is a bit different depending on the model of the phone. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white pb-0 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-to-scan-on-your-android-device" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips to scan on your Android device </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{91331f1c-7ecb-4d03-af73-aedb64528d75}" data-datasource-id="{19EF9D38-05FA-495F-87A4-66299FD0792D}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_camera.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=A04919746282F19B8086B8120FA40AD9" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Camera app </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Newer phones like Samsung’s Galaxy series of Android phones include embedded scanning features within the Camera app. Simply open the Camera app, position your document within the frame, and your phone will automatically detect it. Tap the scan prompt, and the phone will save the file. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{63e30474-9136-4295-816c-4b825f01b133}" data-datasource-id="{248EC96F-0F6B-4F8D-BBBA-C0DA6F17CC77}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_drive.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=CBF9FDE8F3371DA5F99A874D5FA5B1E5" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Google Drive </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If your phone doesn’t include native scanning options, that’s okay — Google Drive can help. Open the Google Drive app, tap the Add button in the bottom right corner, and then choose the Scan option. Now you can frame your document and scan once ready. The feature set is more limited than native scanning features on newer phones, but it can handle simple scans. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{c50b6719-e68a-4bf8-9dd7-ef07234e7101}" data-datasource-id="{151E6162-3D28-4C22-BC3B-5A618A429DF8}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_share.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BB8AD05D4CBE58B768E22E313222DFB0" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Access & Share </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Once you’re all set, you can access your scanned file (either in the saved files of your phone or Google Drive, depending on which option you choose). Then, tap the Share icon to send your document via email, Messenger, social media, or other options. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Get additional help in <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-on-android">How to Scan on Android: A Quick-Start Guide.</a></strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-with-an-iphone">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan with an iPhone</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-legal-documents">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan legal documents</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="scan-legal-documents" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_leagl_document_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=7BE50C7DE75EF52BE305BEF93E7D5494" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_leagl_document_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=8A1D072F4D89791FB54CE5A55AB3AD43" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan legal documents</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Legal size paper measures 8.5” wide and 14” tall — a full three inches taller than standard letter size paper. Because of the larger size, scanning these documents may require extra prep work, especially if your scanner isn’t built to process them by default. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-to-scan-legal-size-documents" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips to scan legal size documents </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{3ea1651c-b857-4e28-9d52-75a500a71a8e}" data-datasource-id="{7C68D97B-31F2-4F7E-8038-D29A243C3AA2}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_personal-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=C8BE463A928BA19C492769474396547F" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> ADF scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Many scanners with automatic document feeders include a setting that allows for scanning larger legal size documents — just check your scanning software settings to ensure it’s processing the full image. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{0562eac7-896f-488d-81f0-6eee8f29c0d1}" data-datasource-id="{3FF05141-46DF-4172-AE10-D8F908FA57A5}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_flatbed-or-adf-capabilities.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=6B2D4C5FD658F942DF845C50A8EFD480" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Flatbed scanners </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Flatbed scanners are trickier, as the scanning surface needs to be large enough to support the entire document. If you’re looking for a flatbed scanner, ensure its tray is at least 14” long so you can capture the entire document at once </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Not all scanners can effectively handle large or awkwardly-sized documents. Read <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-legal-size-paper">How to Scan Legal Size Papers and Documents</a> to learn which features to look for in a new scanner.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-on-andriod">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan on Android</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-receipts">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan receipts</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="scan-receipts" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_receipts_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=3629A9A8678FA3C64E42E7CEB6A53148" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_receipts_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=5BBE5486A03410D3F2285CFB35176641" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan receipts</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4">Receipt paper is one of the trickiest things to scan. No two receipts are the same, often differing in size, shape, and material. And depending on how they’ve been stored, receipt conditions can range from neat and legible to crumpled and faded. Scanning receipts requires special care and a lot of patience. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-for-scanning-receipts" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips for scanning receipts </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{ab62f355-2718-4f34-9c13-105b260c4951}" data-datasource-id="{6B422270-24E0-4744-9876-5F5E8360E12C}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_personal-scanner.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=C8BE463A928BA19C492769474396547F" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Use a receipt guide </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> </p>Scanners with automatic document feeders can process scans much faster than flatbed scanners, but they operate at maximum efficiency when all pages are the same size and thickness — a difficult task when organizing receipts.</p><p></p><p><br>Some scanners provide special receipt guide attachments to help organize and process receipt scans. Hook it up to your scanner, stack your receipts into the guide as uniformly as possible, and let the scanner speed up the process of digitization for you.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{b62e5b7b-d5bd-4bcf-9c54-a4797c02b10c}" data-datasource-id="{4BD373F6-AFBD-413C-B354-6CB23019F071}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_software-bundle.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=227DF6D9E318858378DB8A9010611F49" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Lean into your software </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>Staying organized makes processing expense reports and managing taxes much easier and more efficient. If your scanner came with software, there’s a good chance it can help keep your digital files in order.</p><p></p><p>Setting a filename prefix provides a standard structure for all of your scans. For example, suppose you’re scanning dozens of receipts from a recent business trip. In that case, you can ensure each numbered scan has the month and year or other unique identifier attached to the beginning of the file to keep everything sorted and easy to find.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Check out <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-receipts">How to Scan Receipts: Keeping Your Financials in Order</a> to discover the best ways to digitize and organize your receipts.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-question"></i> <p><strong>Did You Know? </strong>The<a href="/scanners/scansnap/ix1300"> ScanSnap iX1300’s Return Scan function</a> allows easy, reliable scans of receipts, photos, passports, and other awkwardly-sized documents.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-legal-documents">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan legal documents</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#scan-photos">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan photos with care</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="scan-photos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_photos_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=DA5B76CDDA70E77E59F679689724E768" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_photos_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=DF4F914B3EB6F9E213EA10DE8185E03E" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan photos with care</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> Scanning old photos is a great way to preserve them for future generations and make them easier to share with friends and family over the internet. See below to get the best quality scans while maintaining the condition of the original copy.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white items-per-row-4 benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-for-scanning-photos" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips for scanning photos </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{f97fdd82-7f8d-4d57-b345-d8a2e2f5c3a3}" data-datasource-id="{C9E58FDB-867B-4541-B457-F31FA374D42F}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_special_handling.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=F934F8F9E912456C04360F9B4B8EF8F6" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Handling </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> When handling old photographs, avoid touching the image and wear nitrile gloves if possible. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{5c880b9e-74d5-49a7-beb7-aaaec5992eee}" data-datasource-id="{7AEE03EB-022F-47A9-A565-92DDC7827323}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_crystal_clean.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=A822AF8DF64FEE62781BDE5CEFBF35FD" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Cleaning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Use compressed air to clean the dust off photographs and the scanner. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{3fe35783-785a-4f5f-8f22-249e3e05e8ab}" data-datasource-id="{9386D956-406C-435D-BE08-59492D415229}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_slides.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=060C11182E9FE8C4F1010391B16E95E0" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Storage </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Keep stacks small (about an inch thick) to avoid placing too much pressure on the photo. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{941cc385-e5cb-4d62-a323-15fd7b311640}" data-datasource-id="{074E8611-DB54-4E51-892C-E4E19B03B840}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_share.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BB8AD05D4CBE58B768E22E313222DFB0" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Sharing </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> If sharing photos online, set the scanner resolution setting to 300 dpi. If you’re planning on archiving photos for future use (including making physical prints), set the resolution to 600 dpi. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>For more instructions on proper care and optimal scanner settings, read <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-photos">How to Scan Photos Quickly, Easily, and Safely</a>.</strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-receipts">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan receipts</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#preserve-slides">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan and preserve slides</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="preserve-slides" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_preserve_slides_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=7B6D45525D62155802C33BD2582863AC" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_preserve_slides_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=2B7350AFD84B49A8A6FB10CD5D867C02" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to scan and preserve slides</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> Due to their unique physical structure and film quality, properly scanning slides will take far more care and attention than any other document or media type you may come across. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-for-scanning-slides" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips for scanning slides </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{ef03618b-e7d4-4a17-bf43-86a30e2319fb}" data-datasource-id="{3C6A97D4-A293-4A02-B59B-A721D88D3BA6}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_compatibility-and-compliance.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=BD76E229B5FBE7088EE6E4EFC1B4F512" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Professional service </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>Depending on the quantity or condition of slides you’re dealing with, it may be best to hire a professional slide scanning service to handle restoration and digitization.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{b967c67b-edf6-436c-aa13-c3c77b1209f0}" data-datasource-id="{CD5FE608-8F87-4123-82F8-D135E2440F5A}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_crystal_clean.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=A822AF8DF64FEE62781BDE5CEFBF35FD" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Cleaning </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>If you opt to scan slides at home, you may need to clean them first. Always use nitrile gloves to avoid depositing further oil or dust on the slide, then gently apply a cotton swab dipped in at least 95% isopropyl alcohol to the slide. Dry the slide with compressed air.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{08377bda-c20a-4bfa-846b-228b103388e7}" data-datasource-id="{61574B8C-A397-4863-BC6F-C312FFF94EBF}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_slides.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=060C11182E9FE8C4F1010391B16E95E0" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Slide Scanner </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>Slides require specialized scanners which are different from document scanners due to the position of the light source and camera. Make sure to research the correct device for your needs. </p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Scanning slides requires a delicate touch. Learn the best way to approach this undertaking with our guide, <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-slides">How to Scan Slides and Digitally Preserve Valuable Memories.</a></strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#scan-photos">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan photos with care</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#microsoft-word">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>How to import scanned documents into Microsoft Word</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-right mb-0" > <a name="microsoft-word" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_to_word_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=01B7133CAF06CE270DFD2124759F3DCC" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_to_word_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=F5A816EB67EF38E0700F3260C3FCC207" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">How to import scanned documents into Microsoft Word</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> You’ve got the necessary documents scanned — now it’s time to utilize them. Import scanned images to liven up plain text documents or convert text-based scans into editable text directly within Microsoft Word </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-to-import-scanned-documents-to-microsoft-word" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips to import scanned documents to Microsoft Word </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{576d5d07-7616-4f9d-80a3-5c6e18abce6e}" data-datasource-id="{BDC11A1D-F3BE-4AF8-BAC3-B27B9D45DE78}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_high-scanning-throughput.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=655BE54846636FED3E403BB70C1D4DB3" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Importing images </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>Placing a JPEG or PNG image file within a Word document is as easy as clicking the Insert menu, choosing the Pictures option, then selecting your scanned image and clicking Insert. </p><p></p><p>Once inserted, move it around by dragging and dropping, and you can resize images by clicking and dragging any of the squares on the image border. Quick tip: hold the Shift key while resizing an image to maintain the current sizing ratio.</p><p></p><p>Images can also be easily aligned with your text — click on an image and select the Layout Options icon that appears. Here, you can choose options to wrap text around the image as desired.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{76043919-8ef3-4581-bf38-6e0e46657e16}" data-datasource-id="{6259AAEA-3E89-4286-8878-99A5A1AE3522}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_edit.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=3069CBB757E27D7CF7F941CFEB94408C" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Importing editable text </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> <p>PDF files can be converted into editable Word documents, which can be manipulated directly and saved to .docx file formats.</p><p></p><p>Conversion is as easy as clicking File, then clicking Open. Select the PDF file, then click OK on the pop-up window that asks if Word should convert the PDF into an editable Word document. </p><p></p><p>You may need to do a bit of formatting clean-up as PDF-to-text conversion isn’t always perfect. That said, the entire process from scan to conversion should take far less time than retyping a whole document from scratch.</p><p></p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="info-block theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-8 content"> <i class="info-information"></i> <strong>Get more insight on how to get the most out of your scans with our guide, <a href="/blog/how-to-scan-a-document-into-word">How to Scan a Document into Microsoft Word in 5 Steps.</a></strong> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="content-block guide-divider"> <div class="content-block-container"> <div class="content-block-content-wrapper"> <div class="content-block-content-container"> <ul> <li class="previous"> <h4><a href="#preserve-slides">Previous Section</a></h4> <h5>How to scan and preserve slides</h5> <p></p> </li> <li class="top"> <h4><a href="#top">Back To Top</a></h4> </li> <li class="next"> <h4><a href="#via-email">Next Section</a></h4> <h5>Sharing scans via email</h5> <p></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class=""> <section class="full-width-promo-with-background-image orientation-left mb-0" > <a name="via-email" class="anchor"></a> <div class="image-container"> <picture> <source media="(max-width: 576px)" srcset="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_to_email_sm.jpg?mw=576&hash=D0DEFCCD340BCF255AAB84867CC3C7DF" /> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/guide/how-to-scan/scan_to_email_lg.jpg?mw=1440&hash=5BC3368D8CB6813E14DB1F3C181C2D70" alt="" /> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="container"> <div class="row align-items-center"> <div class="content-col col-lg-6"> <div class="content-container"> <div class="text"> <div > <h2 class="heading-1">Sharing scans via email</h2> </div> <div class="body" > </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <section class="subhead-content-block standard alignment-left theme-primary"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-9"> <p class="body-copy-primary-xl-medium mt-4"> Once you’ve scanned your documents or photos, it’s time to share them. Just attach the scanned files to an email, regardless of which email provider you use. </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="callout-deck background-color-off-white benefits" data-show-more="3"> <div class="container"> <a name="tips-for-scanning-to-email" class="anchor"></a> <div class="deck-header"> <div class="deck-header-body"> <h2 class=""> Tips for scanning to email </h2> </div> </div> <div class="card-deck justify-content-center main-content"> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{557ddf19-aad1-4961-9671-8a625ec18935}" data-datasource-id="{C58BEC20-A85B-4D45-834B-A267F8C2EB34}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_email.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=B0DDC29D768000017D04182926E3A8D1" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Gmail </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> From your desktop, files can be dragged onto new emails to add as attachments or directly embedded into the message as an image. You can also upload files by clicking the paper clip icon. It’s important to note that Gmail will send anything smaller than 25MB as an email attachment — Google Drive can handle larger files. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{158cc60d-74e6-4349-87c2-cb84603bc9f5}" data-datasource-id="{4AB2FFA9-C73F-49D7-8875-006E99610A58}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_email.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=B0DDC29D768000017D04182926E3A8D1" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Outlook </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Outlook provides similar functionality to Gmail, whether you want to drag and drop your files directly onto a message or attach them manually via the paper clip icon. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container" data-item-id="{53C7AA30-8857-4875-AFBC-F4C519E7BFAF}" data-rendering-id="{6712286a-efb2-4ad7-b4e8-568e463e4751}" data-datasource-id="{0A2E68FB-56CA-4BC3-803F-8864B1AF929F}" > <div class="card has-image"> <div class="card-image-top"> <div class="img-container"> <img src="/-/media/project/scanners/icons/icons/icon_email.svg?iar=0&mw=100&hash=B0DDC29D768000017D04182926E3A8D1" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <h3 class="card-title"> Apple Mail </h3> <div class="card-text-container"> <p class="card-summary"> Attach files to Apple Mail’s desktop app via the standard paper clip icon. 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