Scan images

To scan an image

You can scan images in Corel PHOTO-PAINT. You can scan images in Corel PHOTO-PAINT by using a compatible TWAIN driver. Corel PHOTO-PAINT supports scanners that use Microsoft Windows Image Acquisition (WIA), which provides a standard interface for scanning images.

If your scanner does not support WIA, but has a compatible TWAIN driver, you may be able to use this driver for scanning. TWAIN is supported by both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Corel PHOTO-PAINT. However, note that there are very few 64-bit TWAIN drivers available.

The software interfaces and options vary. For information about using your scanner’s software, see the manufacturer’s documentation.

To scan an image

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1 Click File Acquire Image, and click one of the following commands:
• Select WIA source — for a scanner that uses a WIA driver
• Select TWAIN source— for a scanner that uses a TWAIN driver
A command appears disabled if a compatible WIA or TWAIN scanner driver is not installed.
2 Choose a scanner from the dialog box that appears.
3 Click Select.
4 Click File Acquire Image Acquire.
5 Preview the image, and select the area that you want to scan.
WIA, in combination with some scanners, supports scanning of multiple areas to separate files.
6 Click Scan.
On your scanner’s interface, this button may have a different name, such as OK or Send.

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The features documented in the Help are available in the full version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021. Some features may not be available in this version of the product.