Adobe Scan: PDF Scanner, OCR

Adobe Scan app transforms your mobile device into a robust portable scanner that automatically recognizes text using OCR technology, enabling you to save files in various formats such as PDF and JPEG.

A cutting-edge scanner app empowering users to scan a wide range of content including receipts, notes, documents, photos, business cards, and whiteboards with the ability to extract reusable text from each PDF and photo scan.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Adobe Scan

1. Download and Install the App

Download Adobe Scan: Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and search for "Adobe Scan."

Install the App: Tap "Install" or "Get" to download and install the application on your smartphone.

2. Set Up Adobe Scan

Open the App: Launch Adobe Scan by tapping its icon on your home screen.

Sign In: Sign in with your Adobe ID, or create one if you don’t have an account. You can also use your Google or Facebook account to sign in.

3. Start Scanning

Choose a Scanning Mode: Adobe Scan automatically detects what you are scanning. You can select from various modes such as Document, Whiteboard, Business Card, or Photo.

Position Your Camera: Align your phone’s camera with the document or item you want to scan. Adobe Scan will automatically detect the edges of the document.

Capture the Scan: Tap the camera icon or wait for the app to automatically capture the scan. You can take multiple pages if needed.

4. Review and Edit the Scan

Adjust Scan: After capturing, you can adjust the scan area by dragging the corners. Use the “Crop” or “Adjust” tools if needed.

Enhance Scan: Adobe Scan automatically enhances the image. You can also manually adjust settings like brightness and contrast if needed.

5. Save and Share

Save the Scan: Tap “Save PDF” to store the scanned document. Adobe Scan will save it as a PDF file.

Organize Files: You can rename the file and choose where to save it. It can be saved locally on your device or to Adobe Document Cloud for cloud storage.

Share the Scan: Tap the share icon to send the document via email or other apps. You can also share a link to the document if stored in Adobe Document Cloud.

Additional Features

Combine Scans: To combine multiple scans into one document, open Adobe Scan and select the scans you want to combine. This feature may require the premium version.

Export to Other Formats: You can export PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats if you have a subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Search and Edit: Use Adobe Acrobat Reader for additional editing or to search text within your scanned documents.

Subscription Features (Optional)

Upgrade to Premium: If you want advanced features like combining multiple scans into one PDF or exporting to different formats, consider subscribing to Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Access More OCR: Premium versions allow for OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on more pages, up to 100 pages.

General Tips:

Ensure Good Lighting: For best results, make sure the document is well-lit and flat.

Keep It Steady: Hold your phone steady or use a stand to avoid blurriness.

Use the Automatic Functions: Let Adobe Scan handle edge detection and image enhancement for a quick and easy scanning experience.

Why choose this app:

OPERATION

• Transform any item into scannable content with Adobe Scan.

• Utilize the PDF scanner for swift creation of photo or PDF scans.

• Effortlessly scan any document and convert it into a PDF format.

CAPTURE

• Achieve precise scans effortlessly with this mobile PDF scanner.

• The advanced imaging technology automatically identifies borders, sharpens scanned content, and recognizes text through OCR.

ENHANCE

• Refine scans or images from your camera roll.

• Preview, rearrange, crop, rotate, and adjust colors of PDF or photo scans.

REFINE SCANS

• Eliminate imperfections, erase stains, marks, creases, and handwriting.

REUSE

• Transform your photo scan into a top-notch Adobe PDF that extracts text via automated OCR.

• Extract text from each PDF scan utilizing OCR.

SCAN ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

• Capture forms, receipts, notes, and business cards using this mobile PDF scanner.

• The innovative High-Speed Scan tool uses AI to swiftly bulk scan extensive documents within seconds.

RECYCLE CONTENT

• Adobe Scan PDF scanner converts any content into scannable and reusable material.

• Integrated optical character recognition (OCR) enables the reuse of scanned text and content by generating high-quality PDFs compatible with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app.

• Convert Adobe Scan into a tax receipt scanner for effortless expense tracking.

QUICKLY LOCATE DOCUMENTS IN PHOTO LIBRARY

• This powerful scanner app automatically identifies documents and receipts in your photos and converts them into PDF scans, eliminating the need for manual search.

• Text is automatically transformed into editable content using OCR for resizing, editing, and reusing in other files.

SAVE BUSINESS CARDS TO CONTACTS

• Scan business cards to efficiently create digital contacts.

• Extracted contact information can be directly added to your device contacts without manual input.

EFFICIENCY ON THE MOVE

• Save each scan to Adobe Document Cloud for instant retrieval and sharing.

• Lengthy legal documents become manageable and scannable with Adobe Scan, offering text search, selection, and copying functionalities.

• Open PDF scans in Acrobat Reader for annotation, highlighting, comments, filling, and signing.

IN-APP PURCHASE

Unlock additional scanning capabilities through subscription. Subscriptions are valid across mobile apps like Scan and Reader, and Acrobat on the web.

• Combine multiple scans into a single document.

• Export PDF files to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint formats for seamless integration into workflows.

• Boost OCR capacity from 25 to 100 pages for enhanced text search across multiple scans.

Experience the best mobile scanner for converting photos and documents into PDF and JPEG files anytime, anywhere. Leverage OCR technology to digitize books, business cards, and receipts accessible via Adobe Document Cloud. Adobe Scan is the preferred PDF converter for millions worldwide, simplifying the process of converting photos into high-quality PDFs or JPEGs for effortless sharing.