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Exporting Documents

OSS Document Scanner supports multiple export formats and sharing options to get your documents where you need them.

Export Options

Export Formats​

PDF Export​

The most versatile format for document sharing:

Standard PDF​

  • Contains scanned images as pages
  • Compact file size
  • Universally compatible

PDF with OCR (Searchable PDF)​

  • Includes invisible text layer from OCR
  • Text is searchable and selectable
  • Best for archival purposes

PDF Settings​

Configure PDF export options:

SettingDescription
Page SizeA4, Letter, Original size, or custom
OrientationPortrait, Landscape
Pages per sheet1, 2, 3...
Colorcolor or Black & White
Margins10...
JPEG quality100, 90...

Image Export​

Export as individual image files:

JPEG​

  • Smaller file sizes
  • Configurable quality (1-100%)
  • Best for photos and color documents
  • Widely compatible

PNG​

  • Lossless compression
  • Larger file sizes
  • Best for text documents
  • Supports transparency

Export Methods​

Share​

Use the system share sheet to send documents:

  1. Open the document
  2. Tap Share
  3. Select export format
  4. Choose destination app

Compatible with:

  • Email apps
  • Messaging apps
  • Cloud storage apps
  • Other document apps

Save to Device​

Save exports to local storage:

  1. Open the document
  2. Tap Export
  3. Choose format and settings
  4. Select save location
  5. Tap Save

Print​

Print documents directly:

  1. Open the document
  2. Tap Print
  3. Select printer
  4. Configure print settings
  5. Tap Print
Printing Tips

For best results, export as PDF first, then print. This ensures consistent formatting across different printers.

Batch Export​

Export multiple documents at once:

Selecting Documents​

  1. Go to the document list
  2. Long-press to enter selection mode
  3. Select multiple documents
  4. Tap Export to export all documents/pages into a single PDF
  5. Tap Bulk Export to export all documents into separated PDFs

File Naming​

Automatic Naming​

By default documents will be exporting using the document name. When created a document will be named with a generated "date" format. You can rename documents, see Editing and enhancement features

Custom Naming​

From the app settings in Document naming template you can change the way document are named on creation but also how they are named when exported

Cloud Integration​

Direct export to cloud services (when configured):

  • WebDAV servers
  • Custom cloud storage

See Sync and Backup for setup instructions.

Troubleshooting​

PDF too large​

  • Reduce quality setting
  • Use JPEG compression
  • Lower resolution
  • Use Black & White for text documents

Export failing​

  • Check available storage space
  • Try a different format
  • Reduce number of pages
  • Restart the app

Quality issues​

  • Use higher resolution setting
  • Choose PNG for text documents
  • Ensure good original capture quality
  • Apply appropriate filters before export