If you have a scanner, this app makes it easy to scan documents and pictures and save them where you'd like. Whether you're scanning a photo from the flatbed or scanning multiple pages by using a document feeder, the Scan app is the perfect assistant. The default action and often only option of scanning a document is to save it as a picture. To scan the text of a document directly into text that a word processor can edit, you'd need to use OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software. In most cases, Windows automatically discovers and installs both scanners connected locally and scanners located in the network. However, if a scanner isn't automatically discovered and installed, this article covers how to manually install the scanner. Once installed, the article then covers how to scan a picture or document. Scanning from a printer to a computer on Windows 11 is a straightforward process. By following a few basic steps, you can get your documents scanned and saved on your computer in no time. First, make sure your printer is properly connected to your computer. Then, use the Windows Scan app or printer software to scan your documents.
