How do I scan multiple pages as a PDF file in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2021-11-01T05:28:59+00:00

Since updating to Windows 11, the only way I seem to be able to get my scanner to work is using Windows Scan. Unfortunately, I can't see any way to scan multiple pages into the PDF I am trying to create. I used to be able to do this using my scanner's functions but since updating to Windows 11, the scanner can't seem to connect to my PC via the scanner's buttons. Does anyone know a way around this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-02T03:27:57+00:00

    Hi Greg,

    Any update on how you can scan multiple pages to a PDF using Windows Scan? I can't seem to do this or change the settings on Windows scan to allow for this.

    Thanks,

    Jon

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-01-07T16:24:49+00:00

    Hi Greg,

    I have the same problem.

    I'd like to scan multiple pages to one file using Windows Scan. It's installed and scanning single pages only, which I'm saving as PDFs. there's no option to 'add page' before saving.

    This was the original requester's problem too.

    Thanks in advance.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-11-01T06:23:20+00:00

    Hi Cat lady. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    You said you're using Windows Scan, the simple scanning app that comes from the MS Store app. Correct? During a scan if you open it and look under File Type, the drop down includes .pdf file type to choose to save the file to.

    It's illustrated in Step 5 here with the PDF setting already set:

    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-scan-documen...

    If you'd rather use your scanner software, chances are it only needs to be reinstalled after an Upgrade. Go to the scanner or printer's Support Downloads webpage to download and install the full software package (which you may have to dig to find as they're pushing thinly developed apps from manufacturer, too). In rare cases you may need to uninstall the software in Apps Settings first before installing it fresh.

    If it won't install then try again in Compatibility Mode:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/run-old-softwa...

    https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/win...

    I hope it helps. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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