You have a stack of signed contracts, receipts and reports on your desk, and you need them as files you can search for, email and back up. Boxoft Scan To PDF is a Windows program that takes pages from your scanner and turns them into PDF files, with tools to tidy the pages first.
Quick facts
- Version: 1.2
- Platforms: Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista and 7
- Price: $27
- Trial: free trial available
- Upgrades: free upgrades for purchased licenses
- Refund: 30-day money-back guarantee
Key features
Scan straight to PDF with automatic scanner detection
The program detects your scanner automatically, so you scan paper files and save them as PDF on your computer for archiving or backup.
Clean up pages before you build the PDF
You can crop, rotate, flip, de-skew and adjust color on scanned pages, and sort or rearrange them into the order you want.
Control how the finished PDF looks and who can open it
Set page size, orientation, margin, layout and image position. You can add bookmarks, text or image watermarks, document properties and security settings, and define the initial viewer options.
Email or upload the result without leaving the program
The output PDF can be attached to an email automatically, with recipients, subject, body and attachment name set beforehand. It can also be sent to an FTP server directly.
Choose one PDF per image, or append to an existing one
Build a PDF for each image, or append to an existing PDF. You can also scan to images or multi-page TIFF, convert existing images to PDF, and save a project to use later.
Who it's for
It suits anyone who handles a steady flow of paperwork and wants to archive it digitally, email it, or send reports containing images, signatures and text to a third party. It is a good fit if you want one small tool for scanning, tidying and delivering PDFs.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers scanning, page cleanup, PDF settings and delivery in one program
- Email and FTP output built in
- Free trial, and free upgrades once you buy
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Windows only
- Paid software at $27, so the free trial is worth using on your own scanner first
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. A free trial is offered, and a 30-day money-back guarantee covers purchases.
Do I pay again for new versions?
No. Upgrades are free: you download the latest version and your license stays valid. The vendor keeps the right to raise prices for later versions.
Can I add a watermark or password to scanned PDFs?
Yes. Text or image watermarks and security settings can be applied to the output files.
Can I send the PDF straight to someone?
Yes. You can email the PDF automatically after conversion or upload it to an FTP server.
System requirements
Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista or 7, plus a scanner.