Scanning an Image PhotoPad provides dialogs for you to import images from a range of devices, such as scanners, multi-function printers, and some cameras.
To acquire an image, select File -> Import an Image or click the Import toolbar button in the Home tab. In the Select Source dialog that appears, highlight the device to acquire from and click Select. The scanning dialog provided by your devices manufacturer will open. Click the button labeled Acquire, Scan, Snapshot, or similar (the button will vary from device to device).
When your device finishes scanning / loading, a new project will be created with your imported image as a new layer.