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September 30, 2020
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Get error when scanning photos on the device

  • September 30, 2020
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I cannot scan photos at the app. the message says:"invalid file name. a file name cannot begin with a period or contain invalid characters."

I'm using app adobe scan for iphone and the error appears while opening the file. All files appear with this error.

iOS 13.6.1 

My iPhone is 11promax 

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Correct answer Meenakshi Negi

Hey!

 

Thank you for reaching out.

 

Please try the steps as suggested below: 

- In the Adobe Scan application, click on the gear icon at the top left. 

- Go to Preferences > Default filename 

- Change the date format to MM-DD-YYYY 

Then try to scan the photos on the device.

 

Hope the information helps.

 

Thanks,

Meenakshi

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Meenakshi Negi
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Meenakshi NegiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 30, 2020

Hey!

 

Thank you for reaching out.

 

Please try the steps as suggested below: 

- In the Adobe Scan application, click on the gear icon at the top left. 

- Go to Preferences > Default filename 

- Change the date format to MM-DD-YYYY 

Then try to scan the photos on the device.

 

Hope the information helps.

 

Thanks,

Meenakshi