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    • Using Scanner
      • Install Scanner Pro
      • Install Scanner Mini
      • Scanner Pro and Scanner Mini difference
      • Supported languages
      • Open the Scanner settings
      • Editing options in Scanner
      • How to crop and rotate scans
      • Choose your scan size (Custom, A4, A5…)
      • Change the color mode
      • Erase irrelevant details
      • Straighten curved lines on scans
      • Create a scan
      • Create a multi-page scan
      • Create a folder
      • Creating subfolders
      • Move scans into a folder
      • Rename a folder
      • Rename a scan
      • Reorder pages within a multi-page scan
      • Switch between the Grid and List views
      • Sorting options
      • Create Expense Reports
      • Import Documents
      • Choose between saving as a PDF, JPEG, or TXT
      • Share scans using the Export Button
      • Send faxes from the scanner app
      • Print scans
      • Share scans from cloud via a link
      • Share scans with Android devices
      • Transfer scans to desktop
      • Password protect scans while exporting
      • Share scanned files through a link
      • Use your cloud storage with Scanner
      • Connect new cloud storage and choose the upload mode
      • How to manually upload files to cloud storage
      • Use iCloud and Share with iCloud Drive differences
      • Text Recognition (OCR)
      • How to search through the recognised text
      • Scanner Widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Scan documents in iMessages
      • Workflows
      • Smart Categories
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Use Scanner for free, or subscribe
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • How to cancel the free trial for Scanner PLUS
      • Refund processes in Scanner Pro and Scanner Mini
    • Troubleshooting
      • Missing/not loading scans in Scanner Pro
      • Can't email scans
      • Scanner crashes
      • There are no iCloud Sync and Store Scans in iCloud options in Scanner Pro Settings
      • Scanner freezes
      • Unable to scan
      • Restore accidentally deleted scans
      • Scans don’t auto upload to my cloud storage
      • Fax did not go through
      • Fax option is disabled
      • Can't delete duplicates
      • Auto-capture doesn't work
      • Can't see files in iCloud Drive
      • Pro features are unavailable
      • Scans are stored in another Readdle folder on iCloud Drive
      • Multipage scans are shared as separate files
    • Privacy & Data
      • Scanner privacy FAQ
      • Password protect the Scanner app
    • Contact us
    Home Using Scanner Export & Share your scans Transfer scans to desktop

    Transfer scans to desktop

    You can copy files from Scanner to your computer using WebDav (wirelessly) or iTunes (with a USB cable).

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    • Transfer scans wirelessly
    • Transfer scans using iTunes

    Transfer scans wirelessly (via WebDAV)

    You can connect your iOS device to a desktop via WebDAV to transfer scans wirelessly:

    1. Make sure your iPhone or iPad and desktop are connected to the same Wi-Fi.
    2. Open Scanner > Settings.
    3. Make sure the WiFi Access toggle is enabled. Under the WiFi Access toggle, you'll see an IP address needed for the next step.
    4. Open the Web browser on your computer. In the address bar, type the IP you see under the WiFi Access toggle as URL http:// .

    A list with your scans' names will appear on the Web page. To open a scan, click its name. Once the scan is loaded, you can download it by clicking the Save button.    

    Note: Wi-Fi Access connection will be lost straight after your device's screen is locked.
    Tip: You can also use AirDrop to you quickly transfer files between iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.

    Transfer scans using iTunes

    You can copy files between your computer and Scanner on your iOS or iPadOS device using File Sharing.

    Note: If you're using macOS Catalina or later, use the Finder to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device instead of iTunes.

    How to use iTunes for file sharing:

    1. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC.
    2. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer using the USB cable that came with your device.
    3. Click your device in iTunes (under the top-toolbar slider). 
    4. In the left sidebar, click File Sharing.
    5. Select Scanner Pro or Scanner Mini depending on the app you use, then do one of the following:
    • To copy files from your computer to Scanner, drag and drop files from a folder or window onto the scanner app list.
    • To copy files from Scanner to your computer, drag and drop files from the scanner app list to a folder or window on your computer.
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