How to Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File

Plus a secret default app in all printers

Generally, when scanning multiple pages, the scanning device creates a new file for each scan. This works if the scanned pages don’t need to be combined. However, when scanning a multi-page document, sometimes it may be useful to make one PDF file containing all your scanned pages.

You can scan multiple pages into one PDF file in nearly all the popular platforms, namely Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF on Windows Using NAPS2

Windows PCs come preloaded with a utility called Windows Fax and Scan to help users scan documents. This utility, however, can’t make a single PDF from multiple scans.

This is where the batch scan mode of a free and open-source app likeNAPS2can scan multiple pages and save them in one PDF file.

If you’ve already installed the drivers for your scanner, here’s how you use this app to scan your multiple pages into one PDF:

A single PDF containing all the scans should be available in the specified directory.

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF on macOS Using Preview

On macOS, the built-in Preview app can be used to make one PDF out of multiple scans.

Steps to use Preview to scan multiple pages into a single PDF:

In addition to Preview, you can use Image Capture to scan multiple pages into one PDF file on macOS.

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File on Android Using Google Drive

Google Drive is one of several apps that can be used to combine multiple page scans into a single PDF file.

Here’s how you do that:

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File on iOS Using Apple’s Notes

When using an iPhone or iPad, use the Apple’s Notes app to scan multiple pages into one PDF file.

To use this feature, make sure the iPhone or iPad runs iOS 11 or later. Check the current iOS version by going toSettings>General>Abouton the device. You’ll see the iOS version next toSoftware Version.

Upon confirming that the device runs the supported iOS version, follow these steps to scan multiple pages into one PDF file:

Bonus Tip: Use Your Scanner’s Default App to Make PDF Files

Nearly all scanner manufacturers have apps to help scan documents. Enable this option in these apps to combine multiple scans into one PDF file.

Brands likeHP,Epson, andCanonhave instructions on their sites on how to make one PDF from multiple scanned pages. Hopefully, one of the methods above will allow you to create your PDF quickly. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.

Mahesh has been obsessed with technology since he got his first gadget a decade or so ago. Over the last few years, he’s written a number of tech articles on various online publications including but not limited to MakeTechEasier and Android AppStorm.Read Mahesh’s Full Bio

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How to Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File#

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF on Windows Using NAPS2#

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF on macOS Using Preview#

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File on Android Using Google Drive#

Scan Multiple Pages Into One PDF File on iOS Using Apple’s Notes#

Bonus Tip: Use Your Scanner’s Default App to Make PDF Files#

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