chamge document type to pdf when scanning via app

[richard_neil]

When operating my all-in-one printer scanner via the app, the document type defaults to jpeg even when selecting 'document'. This results in multiple page scans being saved as separate peg files.

Q: Can the document type be changed to pdf in the app? 

Thanks and apols if this has been covered elsewhere.

[Pallipurath · Accepted solution]

Hi @richard_neil,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query.

I would like to inform that you can change the default scan output from JPEG to PDF in the HP Smart app, but the option is a little hidden. I would request you to please follow the steps:

Open HP Smart App

• Launch the app on your phone or computer.
• Make sure your printer is connected and detected.

Go to Scan Settings

• Tap Scan from the home screen.
• In the scan preview window, look for the File Type or Save As option (usually a small drop‑down or gear icon).

Select PDF

• Change the file type from JPEG to PDF.
• If scanning multiple pages, choose Save as Single PDF (instead of separate files).

Adjust Preferences (Optional)

• In Settings → Scan Preferences, you can set PDF as the default file type so you don’t have to change it each time.

Save or Share

• After scanning, tap Save or Share.
• The document will now be stored as a PDF instead of multiple JPEGs.

Take care and have an amazing day!

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Regards

Pallipurath.