ScanSnap can save scanned images in JPEG or PDF format. For color and grayscale scans, both formats use JPEG compression.
| Color Mode | Output File Format | Compression Level | Compression Method |
| Color/Grayscale | JPEG |
5 levels Note: See the image below for details. |
JPEG compression |
| Black & White | PDF only | Fixed (cannot be changed) | Windows: MMR compression Mac: ZIP compression |
For information on how file size varies depending on image quality and color mode, see How large are ScanSnap created image files?
[Reference: File Size Settings Window] (Windows)
Note:
Depending on the version of ScanSnap Home you are using, the screen displays may differ from those shown in this guide.