Q&A for How to Scan on a Mac

You can use software like iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional for Mac, which is free to download.

Supposedly in the file designated by "SCAN TO" in the options menu, but you can also check "PICTURES."

Check to see if the box "use custom size" is checked. If so, uncheck and try again.

Maybe you moved your document while it was scanning or the bed is smudged. Try cleaning the bed with a soft cloth and don't touch it when putting the document onto the bed. Don't touch the document while it is being scanned.

You might have accidentally saved it in another folder. Just type in your file name into the search bar and it should show up. Then move the file to your desktop and it will stay there.

It is possible that your printer doesn't have a built-in scanner and therefore has no hardware to scan with. Not every printer scans. Or, maybe you have not downloaded the scanning software. Read the instruction manual for the printer.

There should be an option as to what file type you can save it as in the "File" menu. Click on "Save As" and a menu to name the file should come up. On the side, click the arrow and change the file type. If this doesn't work, just insert the picture file in a .pdf or .docx or whatever else and send it that way.

BookScanner or CamScanner are both suitable to the task.

Locate where the document was saved, use the attachment key in your email to attach the file to your email. Add a message, then press send. Another option is to scan to email, many printers and photocopiers will do this; look for for the email or send option, type in your email address, then press scan. Look at the printer or photocopier manual for precise instructions for the device you're using.