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# How should I scan essays before uploading?

# How should I scan essays before uploading?

For the best results, make sure scanned or photographed essays are clear, well-lit, and easy to read. Combine all pages of an individual essay into a single PDF before uploading.  

||| Do not combine multiple essays in one PDF file.

See our full guide on [best practices for scanning and uploading essays](https://help.essaygrader.ai/en-us/article/best-practices-for-scanning-and-uploading-essays-11hna5h/) for more tips.