How to Scan Several Pictures at a Time (12 Steps)

1. Power on your scanner and ensure that its USB cable is connected to your computer. Arrange the pictures on the glass (most flatbed scanners can fit three to four prints) so that they are spaced apart by about ½ inch.
2. Scan the photos. A prompt window will appear asking you to choose several save options including file type (JPEG, TIFF, BMP), destination folder (My Pictures, My Scans) and resolution (usually in dots per inch, or dpi). For most efficient scanning, select JPEG format at 300 dpi; this will ensure that each picture has an acceptable resolution while not taking up too much space on your hard drive.
3. Click 'OK' or 'Scan' within the prompt window to initiate scanning. Wait until the scanning process is complete, as indicated by the progress bar in a new prompt window.
4. Run your favorite image editing software. If you do not have a dedicated image editing client, the basic software that came with your operating system will suffice (Windows Photo Gallery for PC, iPhoto for Mac).
5. Click 'File > Open' on the toolbar and locate the destination folder where the scan is saved. Double-click the image and view it at about half-size by clicking 'View' on the toolbar and selecting 'Zoom Out.'
6. Select the 'Crop' tool from the software's menu bar. Click and hold any corner of one of the pictures within the scanned image. Move your mouse so that the tool forms an outline around its edges. Double-click inside of the outline to crop the picture from the scan. This establishes the crop as a separate file which can now be saved. Click 'File > Save As' to do so. At this point you can give the picture a new name, alter the file type or change the save destination.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the other pictures within the scan.
Using Epson Scanner Software
1. Place your pictures on the Epson scanner's glass surface, spacing them about ½ inch apart. Press the 'Scan' button. An Epson Scan prompt window will appear. At the top right corner of the window, select 'Professional Mode' from the drop-down menu.
2. Alter the settings under the 'Original' section according to the type of media you're scanning. In this case the Document Type would be Reflective, the Document Source would be the scanner's Document Table and the Auto Exposure Type would be Photo, which represents a standard photographic print. You can also select the resolution (anywhere from 72 to 200 dpi will suffice) and destination folder for your scans at this point.
3. Click the 'Preview' button to get a thumbnail-sized glimpse at what the resulting scans will look like. Epson's software automatically recognizes that each picture positioned on its glass is separate, and previews them accordingly. Check the box under each thumbnail you wish to scan.
4. Perfect the scans by applying any effects (color restoration) or adjusting any settings (exposure compensation) as needed. These will be found under the 'Adjustments' section of the prompt window.
5. Click 'Scan' to initiate the scanning process. To look at the finished scans, open the destination folder you specified in Step 2.