# Images & Scanning **URL:** https://standardspdf.com/forum/c/images-scanning/12.md [Latest](https://standardspdf.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://standardspdf.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://standardspdf.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [About the Images & Scanning category](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/about-the-images-scanning-category/14)
**Author:** [@system](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/about-the-images-scanning-category/14 "2026-10-28T14:21:51Z")
PDF to JPG, PNG and photos — and photos back into PDFs. From paper to searchable PDF. --- ## [How to increase pdf resolution for scanned lecture notes?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-pdf-resolution-for-scanned-lecture-notes/72)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_1976](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/Aaron_1976)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-to-increase-pdf-resolution-for-scanned-lecture-notes/72 "2026-11-09T14:46:56Z")
My scanned lecture notes came out blurry as a PDF, and the handwriting is hard to read when I zoom in. I need to print them for an exam on Monday, so is there any way to make the resolution better? --- ## [Is there a quick way to turn a PDF to JPG on my phone?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-turn-a-pdf-to-jpg-on-my-phone/119)
**Author:** [@throwaway30370](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/throwaway30370)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-turn-a-pdf-to-jpg-on-my-phone/119 "2026-11-09T12:01:55Z")
I need to convert a PDF into JPG images right on my phone for a quick upload, but I haven’t found a simple option. Does anyone know a fast way to do this without a computer? --- ## [How can I add text to PDF for free without an account?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-can-i-add-text-to-pdf-for-free-without-an-account/124)
**Author:** [@madison1966](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/madison1966)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-can-i-add-text-to-pdf-for-free-without-an-account/124 "2026-11-09T11:01:46Z")
I have a 3-page scanned form due Friday and every free way to type on the PDF wants an account. Can I add text without signing up? --- ## [Does anyone know how to import PDF to CAD drawings?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-import-pdf-to-cad-drawings/132)
**Author:** [@Dennis92](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/Dennis92)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-import-pdf-to-cad-drawings/132 "2026-11-08T22:48:41Z")
I have scanned floor plans as PDFs and need them in a CAD drawing to trace over, but can’t figure out how to bring them in. Does it matter if they’re vector or just images? --- ## [Is it possible to sign forms with a phone pdf scanner?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-sign-forms-with-a-phone-pdf-scanner/112)
**Author:** [@Isaac\_06](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/Isaac_06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/is-it-possible-to-sign-forms-with-a-phone-pdf-scanner/112 "2026-11-08T22:16:47Z")
I have a form saved as a PDF on my phone and need to sign it before sending it back. Can a phone PDF scanner handle adding a signature, or are those separate features? --- ## [How can I extract text from image PDF for class notes?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-can-i-extract-text-from-image-pdf-for-class-notes/51)
**Author:** [@Laura10](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/Laura10)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-can-i-extract-text-from-image-pdf-for-class-notes/51 "2026-11-08T19:32:30Z")
My professor uploaded the lecture slides as a scanned PDF and I can’t select or copy any of the text, it’s basically just images. I need the text for my notes before the exam next week. Is there a way to pull it out? --- ## [How to insert an image into a pdf?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-to-insert-an-image-into-a-pdf/75)
**Author:** [@finlay\_miami](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/finlay_miami)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/how-to-insert-an-image-into-a-pdf/75 "2026-11-07T04:47:25Z")
I need to drop a photo into one page of a PDF before sending it back, but I can’t figure out where to start on my Windows laptop. What’s the usual way to do this? --- ## [Can someone please explain how to insert images into pdf document?](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/can-someone-please-explain-how-to-insert-images-into-pdf-document/74)
**Author:** [@DeborahGallagher](https://standardspdf.com/forum/u/DeborahGallagher)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://standardspdf.com/forum/t/can-someone-please-explain-how-to-insert-images-into-pdf-document/74 "2026-11-06T22:47:33Z")
I need to add page numbers to a 12-page PDF on my phone before emailing it tonight, and I can’t figure it out. Is there a way without using a computer?