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Scan to PDF

Capture pages with your camera or add photos you already have, clean them up with a filter and save one PDF.

Choose files or drop them here

Click to browse · JPG, PNG, HEIC · up to 40 MB

Runs in your browser: your files and data never leave your device.

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What is Scan to PDF?

Scan to PDF turns photos of paper documents into a multi-page PDF, improving contrast so text is easier to read.

How to use Scan to PDF

  1. 1

    Tap Use camera (or Take photo on mobile), or add existing photos.

  2. 2

    Capture each page. Rotate or reorder pages if needed.

  3. 3

    Choose a filter and page size, then click Create PDF.

Features

  • Live camera capture in the browser
  • Document, color, grayscale and black-and-white filters
  • Contrast adjustment with auto levels
  • A4, Letter, Legal or image-sized pages

Supported formats

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • WEBP
  • HEIC
  • PDF

Maximum file size: 40 MB per file.

Practical uses

  • Scan receipts for expense reports.
  • Digitize signed forms without a scanner.
  • Save handwritten notes as a PDF.

Limitations

  • There is no automatic edge detection or perspective correction: hold the camera straight above the page.
  • Text is not searchable until you run OCR PDF on the result.

Frequently asked questions

Does the camera stream leave my device?

No. Frames are captured and processed locally in your browser.

Which filter should I use?

"Document" works best for printed text. Use "Black & white" for the smallest files and "Color" for photos or colored forms.

Can I make the scan searchable?

Yes—open the PDF in OCR PDF to add a searchable text layer.