OpenAdobe Acrobatand then selectFile>Create>PDF from Scanner.
In theScannerdrop-down list, select your scanner or printer.
Keep the default scanner options or choose a new setting.
After Acrobat has scanned and read your documents, select theSaveicon in theUntitled.PDFtab.
In theSave As PDFwindow, choose where you want to store the PDF (My ComputerorDocument Cloud).
Then, if necessary, chooseCompress PDForRestrict Editing.
Use Mac Preview to Convert Paper to Digital
Macs ship with an app calledPreview.
Many home desktop all-in-one printers and scanners are accessible in the Preview app.
Load the document into your scanner or all-in-one printer.
LaunchPreview, and then selectFile>Import from[your scanner’s name].
ChoosePDFas theFormaton the Preview screen.
Make any other changes to the configs, such as size and color, or black and white.
SelectFile>Saveand enter a name for the file.
All of the leading printer manufacturers produce all-in-one units.
Check the documentation that came with your gear.
For example, theGoogle Drive appincludes OCR software that lets you scan documents and save them to Google Drive.
Other apps that provide a similar serviceboth paid and freeare available.
Search the App Store or Google Play for apps that include the scanning capabilities you need.
