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How do I scan a document now with Windows 11?

Seaway Ventus ECR 45 Reputation points
2025-08-06T23:33:25.2+00:00

How do I scan a document on windows 11. It was simple on windows 10 and now I can't find it. after using windows 10 for years

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  1. Stefan Blom 335.1K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-08-07T00:20:02.8766667+00:00

    The scanning should work much the same in Windows 11 as it did in Windows 10. Note that you may have to install updated drivers for your printer/scanner. Go to the manufacturer's web site.

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  2. F.Tylor Adams/Hill 30 Reputation points
    2026-01-26T03:24:25.57+00:00

    The first thing I did was to update the drivers, as I have an all in one device

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  3. Alex Ng 105 Reputation points
    2025-08-07T01:38:00.61+00:00

    Windows 11 features a modern Windows Scan app, which is easy to use and supports saving scans directly as PDFs. You can find it by searching “Scan” in the Start menu or downloading it from the Microsoft Store if it's not already installed.

    Steps to scan:

    1. Open the Windows Scan app.
    2. Select your scanner from the list.
    3. Choose your scan settings (source, file type, color mode, resolution).
    4. Click Scan and then Save the file (PDF option appears when using the Flatbed source).

    Scanned files are saved by default in your Pictures > Scans folder.

    Alternative: Windows Fax and Scan

    If you prefer the classic interface, you can enable Windows Fax and Scan via Optional Features in Settings. Note that this tool does not support PDF saving directly, but you can use the Microsoft Print to PDF feature to convert scanned images into a PDF.

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  4. Sue Birchmore 15 Reputation points
    2025-11-12T16:08:40.81+00:00

    I found the app easily enough, but it doesn't solve the problem. It tells me "connect to scanner," but I have connected to the scanner - the problem is that the computer no longer recognises it since switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Any ideas?

    3 people found this answer helpful.
  5. mark leja 10 Reputation points
    2025-10-17T17:25:50.9366667+00:00

    Can't find Windows Scan app!

    2 people found this answer helpful.