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Scan to PDF

Turn document photos or scanned images into a PDF. Capture a photo on supported mobile devices.

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    Upload document photos or use your camera where supported. Drag files into page order. Automatic edge detection and OCR are not applied.

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    Shadows on the page?Use good light and a dark, plain surface.
    Stamps or photos?Choose colour instead of black & white.
    Pages in the wrong order?Drag the photos before creating.

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    How to use Scan to PDF

    1. Select your images.Add phone photos of documents, or take a photo on supported phones.
    2. Choose the page size and colour mode.Black and white gives the cleanest text; move the threshold if it looks too light or dark.
    3. Click Scan to PDF.Pages are cleaned up to look like a real scan.
    4. Check the scanned pages.Make sure the text is clear and nothing is cut off.

    About Scan to PDF

    When is it useful? Scan to PDF turns phone photos of documents into a proper PDF — perfect for submitting forms, receipts or notes when you do not have a scanner.

    Good to know: you can upload photos or, on supported phones, take a photo with the camera. Choose A4, US Letter or fit-to-image pages, and original colour, grayscale or black-and-white for a cleaner scan look. Drag the photos into the right page order before creating the PDF.

    Tips for Better Results

    • Place the document on a dark, plain surface for clean edges.
    • Choose black & white for text documents and colour for photos and stamps.
    • Use good light and avoid shadows from your phone.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which colour mode should I choose?
    Black & white for text documents; colour for photos and stamps.
    How do I get clean edges?
    Place the document on a dark, plain surface and use good light.
    Can I use my phone camera?
    Yes. On supported phones you can take a photo directly.
    Which page sizes are available?
    A4, US Letter, or fit-to-image pages.
    Works with: Adobe Acrobat Reader · Chrome · Edge · Safari · most PDF viewers

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    Your photosResult in PDF
    Phone photos of documentsA proper scanned PDF
    Black & whiteCleanest look for text documents
    Grayscale or colourFor photos and stamps
    Page sizeA4, US Letter or fit to image
    Several photosDrag them into page order first
    💡 Tip: Place the document on a dark, plain surface for clean edges.

    Common uses

    FormsSubmit filled forms without a scanner.
    ReceiptsScan them with your phone.
    NotesTurn notebook pages into PDF.
    ID documentsMake clear scans.
    CertificatesScan for applications.
    Working from homeNo scanner needed.

    Is my file safe?

    Browser processing: your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to our server.

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    Guide

    Scan to PDF: a complete guide

    Scanning without a scanner

    Most people no longer own a scanner, but most phones have a camera. Scan to PDF turns photos of documents — forms, receipts, notes, ID cards, certificates — into a proper PDF that offices and portals accept, with a cleaner look than a plain photo.

    How it works

    Upload document photos or, on supported phones, take photos with the camera. Drag them into the right page order. Choose the page size (A4, US Letter or fit to image) and the colour mode: original colour, grayscale, or black and white with an adjustable threshold that turns paper white and text black. Each photo becomes one page.

    What it does not do

    The tool does not find the document's edges or straighten it automatically, and it does not recognise text. For the best result, fill the frame with the document and hold the phone level. To make the text searchable afterwards, run the PDF through OCR PDF; to straighten tilted pages, use Deskew Scanned PDF.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    Black and white looks too dark or loses text: move the threshold slider and try again. Shadows appear: take the photo near a window or under even light, without your hand above the page. The PDF is too large for a portal: use Compress PDF or a KB-target compress tool.

    Good habits

    Use a dark, plain surface under white paper, photograph each page straight from above, and check every page for blur before submitting.

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