How to scan and attach to email in Outlook?

Install the Scan & Attach Outlook add-in. Open a new or reply email, click the Scan & Attach button, scan the document and it is attached to the email automatically as PDF, TIFF, JPEG or PNG.

What is a scan-to-email scanner and do I need one?

Any TWAIN-compatible scanner will work. Scan & Attach is the scan-to-email software layer for Outlook that uses your existing scanner and TWAIN driver to scan and send.

Can I scan and send as PDF directly?

Yes. Choose PDF in the preview window (or keep your last used setting). Scan & Attach creates a multi-page PDF and adds it to your email.

Does Scan & Attach support all Outlook desktop versions?

Yes. It works with Outlook 2003 up to the latest Microsoft 365 desktop Outlook.

Scan to Email Software for Outlook – Scan and Email (PDF/TIFF/JPEG) Instantly

Q: How to attach a scanned document to an email?

Click Scan & Attach in Outlook, scan your document and it is attached instantly. No saving or browsing needed.

How to scan and attach to email? Click one button: Scan & Attach.
Scan and send straight from Outlook – no separate software needed.
Works with any TWAIN “scan‑to‑email scanner”.
Attach a scanned document to an email as PDF/TIFF/JPEG/PNG automatically.

1 click Scan and Attach

Advanced Outlook® add‑in that adds a “Scan & Attach” button.
Start a new email or reply → click once → scan and email the result as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG or BMP.
Forget “save as” dialogs: this is true scan to email software.

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Try Scan & Attach free for 30 days.

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After 30 days, buy a license or uninstall via Windows Control Panel.

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FAQs: Scan and Email / Scan to Email Scanner

How to scan and attach to email?

Use the Scan & Attach button in Outlook. One click to scan and send.

How to attach a scanned document to an email as PDF?

Select PDF in the preview window. Scan & Attach will create a multi‑page PDF and attach it automatically.

Do I need a special scan-to-email scanner?

No. Any TWAIN-compatible scanner works. Scan & Attach is the software that handles the “scan to email” part.

Scan and send vs. save and attach?

“Scan and send” saves time: no file browsing, no exporting. The attachment appears instantly in your email.

What Customers Say

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The best Outlook® add‑in utility that I have come across. Now I don't have to leave Outlook to scan the documents I want to send. This could not be easier to use.

Extremely useful addition to Outlook®… Needed a quick, easy way to send copies of statements to my daughter abroad. Apart from that it's useful for everyday use.

It's a real time saver… As a Defense Contractor we email lots of files & drawings to vendors. This tool makes a difference.

ROI

After 20 to 30 emails the investment has paid for itself!

Median annual earnings of executive secretaries/administrative assistants (US): ~ $38,000 ⇒ about $0.32 per minute.

Without Scan & Attach, scanning + fixing a doc can take 2–10 minutes. With one click, you’re done.