Digitize Your Books and Take Them on Your Travels

To digitize books, you need to use a PDF scanner app.

▲ I used this app to scan! If you're an iOS user, you can use the built-in "Files" app to scan documents.

With the advancement of technology, our lives have become increasingly convenient. When traveling, we often face the hassle of carrying heavy books, which not only take up luggage space but also add extra weight. Now, with the solution of "digitizing books," these problems can be easily resolved.

This article will introduce how to use the Scan to PDF mobile app to digitize your books, allowing you to read your favorite books anytime, anywhere during your travels.

Preparation

1. Choose and install a suitable app

I use the "PDF Scanner and PDF Reader App." If you're an iOS user, the built-in "Files" app on your iPad or iPhone can also be used to scan documents.

The PDF scanner offers a multi-shot feature, making it ideal for capturing books.

2. Multi-shot, Review, and Edit Feature：

With support for multi-shot functionality, you can continuously capture multiple pages of a book without having to save after each shot. After completing the capture, you can immediately review the results. If you're not satisfied with any page, you can retake and edit it, ensuring every page is clear and readable

If any unnecessary items are captured in the image, simply tap the "Crop" button at the bottom to edit and adjust the image.

Once the capture is complete, simply click the "Finish" button, and the previously scanned book pages will be displayed in full.

3. Custom File Name:

After scanning, you can customize the file name according to your needs, making it easier to search and manage in the future.

4. Automatic Saving and History Record：

All scanned results are automatically saved in the history section, allowing you to view and read them anytime without worrying about data loss. This is especially useful for those who need to frequently reference documents.

Benefits of Digitizing Books into PDFs

Digitizing books into PDF format offers many advantages, making reading more convenient.

1. Flexible Customization of Content：

The chapters in a physical book are fixed, but everyone’s reading needs and preferences differ. By digitizing, we can capture important pages from the book and save them as a PDF, allowing us to arrange and organize the content according to our own preferences. This flexibility transforms the rigid structure of physical books into something more customizable, tailored to individual needs.

2. Lighten Your Luggage, Easy to Carry：

When traveling, carrying multiple books adds extra weight to your luggage, causing inconvenience. After digitizing books into PDF files, you only need to bring your phone, making it possible to read anytime and anywhere without worrying about the weight of your luggage.

3. Protect Books and Extend Their Lifespan:

Physical books can easily get damaged with frequent use or when carried around. After digitizing them, the original books can be safely stored at home, preserving them from wear and tear. Additionally, electronic files can be easily backed up, preventing loss or damage that might interrupt your reading experience.

Conclusion

Digitizing books into PDF files not only enhances our reading experience but also provides various conveniences. With digitization, we can flexibly organize content to meet personal needs, lighten our luggage for easier travel, and protect physical books to extend their lifespan. Give this method a try!