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    Contents
    • 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 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting

    Missing/not loading scans in Scanner Pro

    This article will walk you through the steps to push scans back to Scanner Pro or Scanner Mini if they seem to disappear from the app. By default, Scanner Pro backs up your files by uploading them to iCloud so that you certainly don’t lose them while, for example, reinstalling or updating the app. Unless this setting is disabled later while using th...
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    Can't email scans

    By default, Scanner Pro relies on Apple’s Mail app to send scans via email. If scans can’t be sent from Scanner Pro, this is most likely because the Mail app is not installed or properly configured, or your email is simply stuck in the Outbox. You can either try troubleshooting steps to fix Apple Mail-related issues or use other email services apps,...
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    Scanner crashes

    If Scanner Pro crashes, you will need our assistance with the investigation. Please get in touch with our Support Team by following the instructions below. We’ll ask you for crash logs—the data the app generates when it crashes. These logs contain information related to where the issues causing the crash occurred. Looking at these logs will help us ...
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    There are no iCloud Sync and Store Scans in iCloud options in Scanner Pro Settings

    If there seems to be no iCloud Sync and Store Scans in iCloud options in Scanner Pro Settings, please follow the steps below. Force Quit Scanner Pro. Open Scanner Pro again and tap the Settings icon at the top left. Scroll down to see the Network section. If the options are not available there, please go to iOS Settings > your account > iCloud...
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    Scanner freezes

    If the Scanner app doesn’t respond or freezes, you can troubleshoot this issue immediately or get help from our Support Team—follow the article to proceed.  Note: The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn't. Step 1. Force restart your device First, please ensure the i...
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    Unable to scan

    If the Scanner Pro does not scan, you can try solving the issue immediately or get help from our Support Team—follow the article to proceed. Note: The steps are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn't. Step 1. Force restart your device It will help to ensure that the issue is n...
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    Restore accidentally deleted scans

    Once you delete a file from the Scanner app, it appears in the Trash Bin and stays there for 30 days. After 30 days, the deleted file cannot be restored in Scanner but can be accessed in the cloud storage if you have linked one to the app. How to restore files from the Trash Bin Open Scanner Pro and tap the Settings icon at the top left. Tap Trash B...
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    Scans don’t auto upload to my cloud storage

    If you notice that scans stopped automatically uploading to the cloud storage linked to Scanner Pro or there is an Upload failed error on your screen, you can follow this guide to fix the issue immediately. Jump to: How to fix auto upload to iCloud How to fix auto upload to other cloud services How to fix auto upload to iCloud Open Scanner and tap t...
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    Fax did not go through

    If you received a message that the fax failed, here’s how to resend it (you won’t be charged for resending): Open Scanner Pro and tap the settings icon at the top left. Tap Fax History. Failed faxes are marked with the red exclamation mark icon. Select the needed fax and ensure all the credentials were entered correctly. Tap Resend. If the credentia...
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    Fax option is disabled

    If the Fax button is dimmed, it is most likely that in-app purchases were restricted on your device. How to allow in-app purchases Open the iOS Settings of your device > scroll down to Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enable the toggle. Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases > In-app Purchases > Allow. Note: You need to...
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    Can't delete duplicates

    Sometimes, the scans or folders may look like they've been duplicated. To ensure proper synchronization of your scans before deleting any duplicates, please follow these steps: Keep the Scanner Pro app open and active on your device for some time. If you use Scanner Pro on multiple devices, please do not open the app on a second device during this t...
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    Auto-capture doesn't work

    If your scans aren't captured automatically, please make sure that Auto-capture is selected in the bottom menu when scanning a new document. You can find more details on how to use this mode here.  If the option is enabled but the issue persists, please try force restarting your iPhone or iPad to refresh the settings and rule out any temporary issue...
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    Can't see files in iCloud Drive

    If the app has stopped syncing to iCloud automatically, here are the steps we recommend: Open the iCloud.com web version.  Go to iCloud Drive, and look for the Scanner by Readdle folder. Check if your scans are there. If not, please check other Readdle folders, such as PDF Expert, Documents, or Scanner Mini. On your iOS device, open the Files app, g...
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    Pro features are unavailable

    Sometimes the advanced Pro features are unavailable, so if you've purchased the app, please make sure that you're using the same Apple ID and try following these steps:  Launch Scanner Pro. Go to Settings > Subscriptions. Tap Restore Purchase. If that doesn't work, you should refresh your App Store account settings. Here’s how: Open the App Store...
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    Scans are stored in another Readdle folder on iCloud Drive

    There might be a case when you see your files in iCloud, but the folder's name is not Scanner Pro.  This is happening because four of our products (Scanner Pro, Scanner Mini, PDF Expert, and Documents) share the same iCloud container for the document flow. iCloud selects the icons and names for the folder randomly for each device, depending on the o...
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    Multipage scans are shared as separate files

    When you share a multipage scan, you want it to remain a single file; however, there could be a case when each scan page is shared separately. This can happen if JPEG is selected as the scan format for sharing. To avoid this, make sure to select PDF instead. Here's how: Open Scanner Pro. Select the scan you’d like to share. Tap Export > Options. ...
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