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Removing the Middle Shadow from Scanned Pages in Foxit PDF Editor

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Background:

When scanning publications, you might notice a shadow in the middle of the two pages. Although Foxit PDF Editor currently does not have a direct feature to remove this background shadow, you can use the following workaround to address the issue. This method involves splitting the pages and then cropping them to remove unwanted areas.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Split Pages

  1. Open the Organize Tab:
    • Navigate to the Organize tab in Foxit PDF Editor.
  2. Select Split Pages:
    • Click on Split and then select Split Pages.
  3. Configure Split Pages:
    • Vertical Line: Check the option to split the page vertically, dividing it into left and right pages.
    • Page Range: Choose the specific pages that you need to split.
    • Output Setting: Select "Delete the original page after splitting" to remove the old pages.

  1. Print the Document:
    • Select Print.
    • Name: Choose "Foxit PDF Editor Printer" as the printer.
    • Print Handling: Set to "Fit to printer margins."
    • Page Settings: In the settings window, select "A4" as the page size and click "OK."
    • Click "OK" to save as a new document.

Step 2: Crop Pages

  1. Please Open the Document Created in Step 1
  2. Switch to Crop Pages:
    • Click on the Page thumbnails on the left panel.
    • Right-click on the thumbnail of the first page and select "Crop pages..." from the menu.
  3. Set Crop Pages:
    • In the "Crop Pages" dialog box, adjust the Margin Controls/CropBox to set appropriate values for Top/Bottom/Right margins.
    • Page Range: Choose "All Pages" to apply the settings across all pages, then click "OK" to close the Crop Pages dialog.

  1. Print the Document:
    • Select Print.
    • Name: Choose "Foxit PDF Editor Printer" in the print dialog.
    • Print Handling: Ensure it is set to "Fit to printer margins."
    • Page Settings: Select "A4" as the page size and click "OK."
    • Click "OK" to save the document.


By following these steps, you should be able to remove the shadows and achieve cleaner scans of your documents. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please refer to the Foxit PDF Editor help resources or contact support.