Are there software to scan a paper text file into PDF format ?

Hi,

I would like to scan a few pages of a file & store them as a PDF file.

I don’t want to buy expensive Adobe Pro to do it.

Are there cheaper or shareware software to scan documents & store them as PDF files ?

Thank You,
Mike

 

Cute PDF Writer: http://www.cutepdf.com/products/CutePDF/writer.asp I use this one. It creates a virtual PDF printer. It will create a PDF from anything with a print function.
NovaPDF: http://www.majorgeeks.com/novaPDF_d4653.html This works the same, but it adds a 'Created By NovaPDF' notice at the bottom of each page.

 

Edited:

Just Playin beat me to it....

 

Hi Just Playin,

When I scan a page, would it automatically create it as pdf file or do I scan a page save it as an image file ( GIF or JPG or Bitmap ) and then convert it to pdf using cutepdf ?

Can you please explain ?

Thanks
Mike

 

I have a Canon Lite500 and it lets me scan directly to a PDF File, Maybe your scanner as tha same option? Which one are u using?

 

Use these just the same as a physical printer. Both work as a virtual printer, they print to a PDF file instead of paper. It needs to be saved to a format that can be printed out using any printer.

 

I have been using PaperPort (by ScanSoft) for many years with my Visioneer scanners. It will scan direct to PDF if so desired adn has a good system to store and organize your paperwork.