The Windows Fax and Scan utility is not present in Windows 11 by default. This guide shows you how to install and enable Windows Fax and Scan.

The built-in Scan app on Windows 11 can be used to scan and save documents and images in PDF without using any additional software.

In this guide, we will see how to change the default scan settings in Windows Fax and Scan application present in Windows 10/11. Note that you can also change scan settings in the scanner app provided by your scanner manufacturer.

For instance, in Windows 11, the old Windows Fax and Scan utility is offered as an optional feature. In addition to that, Wireless Display, XPS Viewer, Windows Storage Management, TPM Diagnostics, RSAT tools, and several fonts are offered as optional features.

This guide shows you how to change the location where the Scan app saves scanned files on a Windows 11 PC. Change the default location of scanned documents in Windows 11 Step 1: Ensure that the scanner is connected to your Windows 11 PC and turned on.