Any scanned document, including PDF, can be converted to a variety of formats. PDF is a format for collecting and delivering electronic files in the intended layout because it presents the same way across all devices. Many firms in the business sphere find PDFs beneficial. Whether you’re invoicing clients, maintaining consistent customer records, or sending messages, PDFs ensure that the individual viewing the document sees. You can increase the value of your essential scanned papers by converting them to PDF.
Scan a paper document to PDF
You can create a PDF file from a paper document using a scanner and Acrobat. TWAIN scanner drivers and Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) scanner drivers are both supported by Acrobat for Windows. TWAIN and Image Capture get supported by Acrobat on MacOS.
You can use the Autodetect Color Mode in Windows to let Acrobat determine the content type of the paper document. You can use other presets based on your preferences. You can customize the scanning presets or scan with the settings of your choice using the Custom Scan option.
Only scanner drivers that support Hide Scanner’s Native Interface mode can use preset scanning. On Mac OS, the scanning presets are not available.
If your printer has a WIA driver installed, you can use the Scan button to create a PDF in Windows. Select Adobe Acrobat from the list of registered applications in Windows by pressing the Scan button. In the Acrobat scan interface, choose a scanner, a document preset, or Custom Scan.
To convert a paper document to a PDF, select Tools > Create PDF in Acrobat. A dialogue window called Create a PDF from Any Format appears. Select a scanner to see all of your options.
Why use the PDF format?
One of the issues with sharing documents created in Microsoft Word or other word processors is that the formatting might differ dramatically from one computer to the next. It may generate confusion or make you appear unprofessional to your clients or coworkers. With the PDF format, you can feel assured that your document will be protected. It’s also great for sending documents that you want to print out.
PDF has been widely accepted all across the world because it is so good at what it does. The format is simple to view and share, so whether you’re sending a document to a friend down the block or across the globe, PDF is a secure option.
In comparison to other formats, they have a modest file size. Although the TIFF file format has several advantages over PDF, PDF offers the advantage of condensing high-quality information into a tiny file size. That’s a great way to save hard disc space, especially if you’re working with limited capacity.
PDF files can be password-protected, giving you the power to keep prying eyes out of your sensitive business documents.
PDF is compatible with all of today’s operating systems. So, whether the recipient used a PC or a Mac, or even a newer mobile operating system like iOS or Android, there’s no risk of the document not being viewed.
