Scan to PDF

Use your phone or desktop camera to scan paper documents and save them as a multi-page PDF. Capture, crop, rotate, and enhance each page before compiling. Permission-denied fallback allows uploading photos instead.

Private • In-browser processing • Zero server uploads

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How to Use Scan to PDF

1
Allow Camera Access
Click 'Allow' when prompted for camera permission. On denial, use the 'Upload Photos Instead' fallback.
2
Capture Document Pages
Hold your document flat and well-lit, then click 'Capture Page'. Repeat for each page.
3
Generate and Download PDF
Review captured frames, rotate if needed, then click 'Generate PDF' to download your scanned document.

Key Features

Feature
Live camera capture using getUserMedia API on mobile and desktop.
Feature
Capture multiple pages and compile into a single multi-page PDF.
Feature
Rotate individual frames before adding to the document.
Permission-denied fallback
upload photo files directly if camera access is unavailable.
Feature
A4, Letter, or fit-to-image page sizing.
Feature
100% private — all processing happens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Common Use Cases

  • Scanning signed paper contracts into a PDF for email or cloud storage.
  • Digitising handwritten notes or receipts from a desk or table.
  • Creating a multi-page PDF from physical documents on a mobile phone.
  • Capturing whiteboard notes or printed forms for digital archiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

An automatic fallback appears that lets you upload image files (JPG, PNG) instead of using the live camera.

No. This tool captures images and places them into a PDF. The resulting PDF contains images, not searchable text. Use a dedicated OCR tool to extract text.

No. All processing is entirely local in your browser. Your camera feed and images never leave your device.

OCR PDF
Make scanned PDFs searchable by adding a text layer using OCR technology.
JPG to PDF
Convert one or more JPG images into a PDF file. Set page size and image fit.
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size with adjustable quality — keep it readable and small.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document. Drag to reorder pages before merging.
ZIP to PDF
Convert a ZIP of images (JPG, PNG) into a single merged PDF.