Scan of a multi-page document. Combining JPG files into one PDF
How to combine several jpg files into one pdf document? The first time I asked myself this question was when I needed to send a scan of a multi-page document. What's the problem with sending multiple jpg files? It was important that the recipient viewed the files in a specific sequence and did not get confused by them.
Later, I used this skill to create PDF brochures from image files. Well, you may have your own goals and objectives in which this skill will help you.
Hello, dear reader of the blog http://lentay.net. Olga Alexandrova is with you. And in this publication, under the heading “With a computer at your fingertips,” I will tell you how I solved for myself the problem of combining several jpg files into one pdf document.
When we scan a multi-page document, the scanner usually makes a separate jpg file for each page. And if you, for example, have 10 pages, then as a result you will receive 10 jpg files.
When you create a pdf document based on these files, you yourself can arrange the pages in the correct order. And your recipient will simply leaf through it, as if you had given him a photocopy stapled with a stapler.
And for those who remain, I will continue.
And I have a gift for you - a small and free program Scan2Pdf (click to download - volume 1.05 MB).
Using this program, you can combine ready-made jpg files into one pdf document, or scan directly into a pdf file.
How to combine ready-made jpg files into one pdf document.
Open the Scan2Pdf program (I assume that you have already downloaded and installed it). The program is very simple. This is what the program window looks like.
Click on the button or through the menu select the item File - Load Image from file and indicate the first file that we want to put into pdf. An image of the contents of this file will appear in the program. In the same way, select the second file, then the third, etc. how much do you need.
When all the necessary files are loaded into the program, press the button or select File - Save to PDF from the menu. Specify the name of the saved pdf file and where to put it. That's all!
To scan directly to a pdf file in the Scan2Pdf program, respectively, press the button with the scanner icon or through the Scan menu.
Like this. Simple, convenient and fast! Enjoy!
P.S. By the way, the program supports other graphic file formats (not only jpg) for combining into pdf
You can import data from the scanner and convert it to a PDF file. A PDF file is the best option when you import several files from a scanner, because... You can save all pages in one file.
Simply use PDF24 Creator to scan to PDF
PDF24 Creator is a free PDF Creator with support for importing from a scanner or camera. Follow these steps to scan to PDF:
- Download and install PDF24 Creator
- Open PDF24 Creator
- Select File -> Import -> Scanner to open the scanner interface
- Select your settings and click the “scan” button
- PDF24 Creator receives the files from the scanner and creates a PDF file, and you should see the new file on the right side of the window
- Click on the "Save As" icon to save the imported file.
You can also import multiple files, and if you have imported all your files, you can create new files based on the imported ones by dragging pages from one file to another. If a page is upside down, mark the page and click Rotate Left or Rotate Right to bring the page into the correct orientation. If you have created your final file, save it.
At work, you often have to send documents by email. And most often these documents are scanned and sent in pdf format with all signatures and seals. Such documents cannot be edited, they weigh less, and you can view them on any computer or smartphone by installing a free program Adobe Reader or directly in email, without installing third-party programs. And for creating such files, a free PDF converter, which is available online, is well suited.
The pdf format has gained wide popularity not only in office routine, it is also widely used on the Internet for distributing e-books, brochures, instructions, and so on.
The question arises: “How to get a file in pdf format?” The most common way is to scan documents and save them in pdf format. There is also software that allows convert files to pdf. This is convenient when you have a multi-page document. Only programs that cope well with the task cost money. And it is not always reasonable to purchase a program if creating a pdf document is not a constant task.
That is why the online service will be an indispensable tool in any situation. Free pdf converter accessible from any computer with Internet access. With this service, you can turn your documents (formats .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .rtf, .odt, .ods) into a finished pdf file.
With the advent of such a tool, scanners began to be used much less frequently in offices. Moreover, unlike scanned documents, converted ones do not have any blurry fonts, stripes, etc. The pdf comes out clean and neat.
How to convert doc to pdf
Step 1.
By going to the main page of the service, you need to select the document you need to convert (transform). Hover over the field "Select a file" and click on it.
Step 2.
A standard Explorer window will open, where you need to select the required file.
Step 3.
Press the button "Convert" and wait for the process to complete.
Step 4.
After completing the conversion process, you must save the resulting document. To do this, just press the button "OK".
Result.
As a result, you have two documents, one typed in MS Word, the other its counterpart in pdf format. And by the way, pay attention to the size of these two documents. A document in pdf format takes up less space on your .
Conclusion
With a free PDF converter, you can quickly convert any document or spreadsheet into a PDF file and send it by email or dump it onto an external drive. The whole process takes just seconds.
And some resourceful workers have long forgotten about signing and scanning documents. Once all the necessary signatures are scanned, they are inserted into documents and converted in the service. The output is a signed document in pdf format and no scanning or wasting time.
I am sure you will also find a use for this service.
For scanning in PDF format, as a rule, the programs that come with the scanner itself are suitable. If there is no such software, or you are not satisfied with it, you must use third-party software products.
This software product is completely free. The interface is quite simple.
The name of the final document and the path to save it are indicated in the first window of the interface. Before starting scanning, you should specify its settings.
It is possible to select color, black and white scanning modes, as well as the ability to regulate the quality of the output file. When you select the “Open dialog” option before scanning, a scanner driver window will appear for more precise quality settings. Please note that depending on the model and manufacturer of the device, the driver window may look different.
When scanning is complete, the document is automatically saved to the specified path.
WinScan2PDF
This software product is completely free. The interface is a little more complicated than that of ScanLite.
When you click on the “Select source” button, a window appears with a list of connected scanners, from which you need to select the required device.
After selecting a scanner, clicking the “Scan” button begins the process of obtaining an image, upon completion of which the program prompts you to specify the path to save the file.
The choice of quality for the final document is wider compared to the previous program. This can be done through the “Settings” menu, item
WinScan2PDF allows you to create multi-page documents. To do this, you must select the appropriate option. The program interface will change to present a page-by-page view of the document.
To rotate the page image by 90 degrees, click the “Show Image” button. In the viewing window, select the rotation in the desired direction and close it. To rotate a page image 180 degrees, select the scanned image, right-click on it and select “Rotate” in the context menu. Please note that changing the thumbnail in the WinScan2PDF interface will take quite a long time, but in fact the page will be rotated immediately.
To change the position of pages in the final document, you need to select the scanned image, right-click on it and select “Up” or “Down”.
When editing is complete, you need to click the “Save to PDF” button; the saving process is identical to the one-page mode.
RiDoc
The program is paid and has a trial period of 30 days. The functionality is wider than that of the previously discussed programs - there is the ability to save in Word, PDF, the function of sending the final document by email, and the ability to recognize text.
After selecting a device and clicking on the “Scanner” button, a scanner driver window opens, through which you can adjust the document quality. The final quality is adjusted through the “Mutting” menu on the right side of the window. In the same menu, you can add a watermark to a PDF document.
The program provides the ability to change the brightness and contrast of the scanned page. On the left side of the screen there is a gallery with all the scans. When you select a specific page and click on the “Brightness-Contrast” icon, a window opens
To change the position of pages in the final document, simply drag the page with the mouse to the desired position. When you have finished editing the document, click the “Glue” button, wait for the processing process to complete and save the document in PDF format. When saving, a dialog box will open indicating the file name, the path to save it and the saving mode - several single-page documents (“Save as a group of files”), or multi-page mode (“Save in multipage mode”).
VueScan
The program is paid and has a trial period of 30 days. The functionality is widest in terms of adjusting quality, color, and cropping settings of the original image. There are three interface modes - minimal, default settings and detailed. To scan in PDF format, we use the default mode.
After scanning each page, you have the opportunity to edit it. To rotate or flip, you need to select the appropriate item in the “Image” menu. To edit the color of an image, use the “Color” tab.
The Input tab allows you to adjust the parameters of the source document. When selecting a device, you must specify the scanning mode – flatbed or autofeed. Media settings are set as needed, scanning resolution is set depending on the requirements for the final document. The “Output” tab is needed to adjust the final document - format and saving path, as well as to select single-page or multi-page mode.
When using single-page mode, the file is created in the specified directory automatically. Multi-page scanning requires confirmation that the last page has been scanned.
Conclusion
The considered software products make it possible to obtain images in PDF format. A summary table for more optimal product selection is presented below.
| Intelligence | ScanLite | WinScan2PDF | RiDoc | VueScan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | Free | Free | Paid | Paid |
| Russian language | Yes | Partially | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-page mode | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ability to edit the document | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interface convenience (from 1 to 5) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Additional features | No | No | Text recognition, sending by email | Text recognition, multiple cropping, color restoration |
Video - How to create a PDF
Possibilities
- document scanning;
- automatic conversion of scanned data into PDF format;
- scan multiple pages into one file.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- free;
- Russian-language menu;
- small distribution size;
- portability;
- the ability to create multi-page documents;
- Scan directly to PDF.
Minuses:
- Does not support all scanning devices.
Alternatives
ABBY Fine Reader. Free software that converts various documents into electronic files. Works with digital photos, paper documents and other sources. Preserves the original structure of multi-page documents and converts files into convenient formats (including PDF). Allows you to create e-books.
CuneiForm. A free application with a built-in text recognition system from scanned documents. Quickly converts electronic and paper data into text for further work in word processors and office software. Recognizes documents in more than 20 languages, any printed font, reads tables. Preserves formatting and data structure.
Work principles
After starting the program, an interface window will appear with three main buttons:
Use these buttons to perform a few simple steps:
- Select the source (connected scanner from which scanning will be performed, or special utilities that work with scanners) - “Select Source”.
- Apply the “Scan” command, which will open a scanner driver window with parameters.
- Save the received document in PDF format.
If you need to stop the scanner, click the “Cancel” button.
WinScan2PDF is a simple application that simplifies the process of scanning documents and saving them in the popular PDF format.
