Windows 10: scan too large

when i scan a document it scans too large. how do i get it to scan to 8 1/2 x 11

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Windows 10 Scan App - PDF File Sizes Too Large

Hi Teja,

There are several reasons why the scanned file as PDF gets too large. Here are the most common causes:

• Dot Per Inch (DPI) - Most scanners will use 300 DPI for scanning images, which is the minimum DPI for the images that were printed after scanning. However, 72 DPI should be already enough for a PDF that is for screen reading.
• Saving the document as colored - Use black and white instead of color when scanning images to lessen file size. Make sure that any color settings such as
  Color Depth are also decreased.

If the suggestions have been tried but the PDF file size is still too large, the next option is to check the PDF software that is performing the conversion itself.

Let us know if you were able to lessen the PDF file sizes using the suggestions above or if you need further assistance.

 

scanned documents

Hello,

By default, scans are saved in a Scans folder inside the Pictures. Here are the steps on how to get there:

• Press Windows and type pictures
• Click Pictures and double-click the Scans folder.

Furthermore, we suggest that you repair your Word application by following the steps on this

link.

Let us know how that turned out for you.

 

Windows 10 Scan App - PDF File Sizes Too Large

I am speaking specifically of the Windows 10 scan app, which does not let me differentiate between B/W & Color. The only options I have for resolution are 100/200/300, and the 100dpi does not do much better (4MB for 3 pages of color). Using a commercial
printer, I get the same scan @100dpi full color for less than 0.5 MB...

How do I fix this Windows 10 Scan app?? Full settings available to me are below.