Microsoft OneDrive App (All Users) - Combine Images to Make a PDF

This document provides an overview of how to combine images and make them a PDF using the Microsoft OneDrive App.

Download the Microsoft OneDrive App

Download for Android
Download for iOS

Expand the tabs below to find instructions specific to your device.

Instructions for iOS

  1. Make sure you are signed in with your SIUE account. Tap the icon or image in the upper left corner of the screen. If this is a personal Microsoft account, sign out and sign in with your SIUE email and password.

  2. Tap the Create button (blue plus sign) in the bottom right corner to choose a tool.

    ios plus sign create icon

  3. Choose the Capture tool.

    ios capture tool

  4. Line up your document in the frame. Make sure you're in good lighting and avoid shadows if possible. Tap the white circle to take the image.

    use document camera to capture image


  5. Tap Review and Edit. If adding more pages, tap Scan all above the Review and Edit button.

    review and edit button
  6. Choose a filter for your image. Document is the best option for removing shadows on the page.

    filter selection

  7. Choose the Document filter and select Apply to all.

    document filter
  8. Tap Finish when you're done editing your document.

    save button

  9. Choose Rename to name the file with a logical title and folder location. Then, tap Save.
    rename and save
  10. Access your course via a web browser (bb.siue.edu). In the Blackboard assignment, click the Browse Cloud Service button. Choose the OneDrive option. Connect to OneDrive if necessary.

    blackboard assignment submission area

  11. Find your file, select it, and click Select. Note: Select button will have the number of files selected behind it.

    select onedrive files

  12. Tap Import.
    import file
  13. The file will now appear as an attachment. Click Submit to submit the assignment.
    blackboard submit assignment

Instructions for Android

  1. Make sure you are signed in with your SIUE account. Tap the icon or image in the upper left corner of the screen. If this is a personal Microsoft account, sign out and sign in with your SIUE email and password.

  2. Click the plus sign icon in the bottom-left corner to choose a file type. Select PDF.

    select plus sign to create then pdf


  3. In the "Add New" screen, select "Scan". 

    screenshot of "add new" and "Scan" button
  4. Line up your document in the blue lines. Make sure you're in good lighting and avoid shadows if possible. Tap the circle to take the image.

    align document and capture
  5. Use the image tools to rotate or adjust your captured image. Click the Add Images icon (camera with plus sign) to add pages. 

    edit tools or add image

  6. Tap Review and Edit to move to the next step or tap Scan All to take more images.

    Add more or click review and edit

  7. Use the arrows to review the images. Additional tools below the image and are available to make changes to the images.  Next, tap the Finish button.

    select images in correct order click arrow for next

  8. Edit the file name. Select the location to save the file in your OneDrive. Click the check mark in the upper-right corner to save the file. 

    save file in your onedrive

  9. Access your course via a web browser. In the Blackboard assignment, click the Upload Files link and then click the Browse Cloud Service button. Choose the OneDrive option. Connect to OneDrive if necessary.  

    browse cloud storage

  10. Find your file, select it, and click Select. Note: Select button will have the number of files selected behind it.

    screenshot of checkmark in front of correct file and select 1 button circled in red

  11. Click the Import button.

    screenshot of import button circled in red

  12. The file will now appear as an attachment. Click Submit to submit the assignment.
            
    screenshot of blackboard assignment with attachment shown and submit button circled in red


Keywords:
blackboard, black board, bb, office, lens, app, images, PDF, office app, onedrive, one drive 
Doc ID:
100115
Owned by:
Center I. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2020-04-06
Updated:
2025-11-18
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville