You'll need 2 things installed on your PC:

  • A scanner you've connected using a wired, wireless, or network connection.

  • An app for scanning files, such as Windows Scan, available for free from Microsoft Store.

The Windows Scan app can help you scan pictures or documents and save them to your PC as JPEG, bitmap, or PNG files. For more info, see Install and use a scanner in Windows.

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