How to Batch Process Multiple PDFs with Enhance Scan in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to batch process multiple PDF files simultaneously using the Enhance Scan tool.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to automate repetitive scan enhancements on a large number of PDF files without having to open and process each document manually.
- Observed behavior
- The standard Enhance Scan tool lacks a direct queue for multiple files, requiring users to rely on the Action Wizard in Acrobat Pro to automate the batch processing.
Verify that you have Adobe Acrobat Pro installed, as the Action Wizard required for batch automation is not available in the Standard version. For smoother processing, gather all the PDF files you intend to enhance into a single, dedicated folder on your computer.
Use Acrobat Pro Action Wizard to Automate Enhancements
Set up a custom action using the Action Wizard to apply Enhance Scan settings to an entire folder of PDFs at once.
The Action Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Pro is designed to run repetitive commands on multiple files automatically. By creating a custom action that includes scan enhancement and text recognition, you can bypass the need to manually click through each document.
Launch Adobe Acrobat Pro. Go to the 'Tools' tab and scroll down to the 'Customize' section, then click on 'Action Wizard'.
In the Action Wizard toolbar, click on 'New Action'. A dialog box will appear allowing you to select tools and specify the files to be processed.
From the 'Choose tools to add' panel on the left, expand the 'Recognize Text' or 'Document Processing' options. Select the scan enhancement options you need and click the '+' icon to add them to your action steps on the right.
Under 'Files to be Processed', click 'Add Folder' and browse to the specific folder on your computer that contains all the scanned PDFs you want to batch process.
Click 'Save' and give your new action a descriptive name. To run it, select this action from the Action List in the right pane, and click 'Start' to begin the automated batch process.
Batch Process and OCR PDFs Easily with WPS Office
If you are looking for an intuitive and powerful PDF editor, WPS Office offers a comprehensive PDF toolkit. With premium features like Batch OCR and file conversion, you can seamlessly process, edit, and manage multiple scanned documents in minutes.
- 1. Launch WPS PDF: Open WPS Office and navigate to the PDF module to access your document management dashboard.
- 2. Select Batch Processing Tools: Go to the 'Tools' tab on the top ribbon and select 'Batch' or navigate directly to 'OCR' depending on your specific processing needs.
- 3. Import Your PDF Files: Click 'Add Files' or simply drag and drop the folder containing your multiple scanned PDFs into the workspace.
- 4. Configure Settings and Process: Choose your desired language for text recognition and output format, then click 'Start' to batch process the files simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Action Wizard in Adobe Acrobat Standard?
No, the Action Wizard is an advanced automation feature exclusive to Adobe Acrobat Pro. Users with Acrobat Standard will either need to process files individually or upgrade their subscription to Pro.
Will batch enhancing scanned PDFs reduce their file size?
It depends on the commands you add to your action. If you include 'Optimize Scanned PDF' and choose compression settings, the file size will decrease. However, applying high-resolution enhancements without compression might increase the final file size.
Does WPS Office support batch processing for scanned PDFs?
Yes, WPS Office offers robust PDF tools, including a Batch OCR feature in its premium toolkit, which allows you to extract text and process multiple scanned PDF files concurrently.
