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Scan a document to PDF

Turn paper into a tidy PDF, without uploading it.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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A phone camera is a scanner if the software is good. This tool captures your document and turns it into a clean PDF, all in your browser, so the scan is never uploaded.

How to scan a document to PDF

  1. 1

    Capture the page

    Use your camera to photograph the document, or add an existing photo.

  2. 2

    Tidy it up

    The page is straightened and cleaned into a scan on your device.

  3. 3

    Save as PDF

    Download the scanned PDF.

Why scan on your device

Scanning apps often upload your captures. Doing it in the browser keeps sensitive documents on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is my scan uploaded?+

No. Everything happens in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.

Do I need a real scanner?+

No, your camera is enough; the tool cleans up the capture into a scan.

Can I make it searchable?+

Yes, run OCR afterwards to add a searchable text layer.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no sign-up.

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