How do you scan using a Mac?

Scan with a document-feeding scanner

  1. Place the pages in the scanner’s document feeder.
  2. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners .
  3. Select your scanner in the list at the left, then click Open Scanner on the right.
  4. Select Use Document Feeder.
  5. Set scanning options.
  6. Click Scan.

How do I get my Canon scanner to work on my Mac?

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners . If you don’t see your scanner in the list at the left, click the Add button . If a pop-up menu appears, choose Add Printer or Scanner. Select your scanner, then click Add.

How do I open camera on Mac?

Open a Camera App Head into your Applications folder and find Photo Booth or FaceTime. After double-clicking on either app, you should see the green light next to your camera switch on and your camera view should appear in the app window.

How do I scan a document and save it as a PDF on a Mac?

Save a document as a PDF on Mac

  1. On your Mac, open the document you want to save as a PDF.
  2. Choose File > Print.
  3. Click the PDF pop-up menu, then choose Save as PDF.
  4. Choose a name and location for the PDF file.
  5. To protect your document with a password, click Security Options.

Why can’t I scan from my printer to my Mac?

Make sure the scanner is plugged into an electrical outlet and turned on, and that its cables are securely connected. If you previously saw a scanning option and you don’t see one anymore, try deleting the scanner (or multifunction printer) and adding it again.

What is the camera app on Mac?

Related. Both the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro come with a built-in FaceTime camera, the new name for the iSight camera. MacBooks also come with Photo Booth, a tool that enables you to take photos and record videos with the FaceTime camera, by default.

How do you make a PDF on a Mac?