What format is a scanned document?

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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a standard file format used for storing scanned image-based records. JPEG files typically employ a lossy form of compression which causes some loss of quality in order to achieve a smaller file size. 3 окт. 2019 г.

Is scanned document a PDF?

Your scanned document is stored in Drive as a PDF.

Are scanned documents JPEG?

While a PDF file may work for a pamphlet, a scanned picture works best in an image format such as JPEG. Whether your original scanned document is in a different image format or a PDF or Word file, you can learn how to save a PDF as a JPEG or how to save a picture as a JPEG easily.

Should I scan documents as a PDF or a JPEG?

The most appropriate format depends on the document being scanned. For example, JPEG is good for colourful images whereas PDF is the best choice for text files and forms. We offer many different file formats, including PDF Searchable which allows you to search documents for words or phrases.

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