Scan to PDF
Snap documents with your phone camera — clean, crisp, one PDF.
Runs in your browser
Scan documents to PDF on iPhone or Android with your camera, with no scanner app to download. Snap each page and pick a clean look, or scan a QR code to shoot on your phone and get the PDF on your computer.
How to scan documents to PDF with your phone
- 1Take photos of the pages, or choose Use my phone and scan the QR code shown on your computer.
- 2Pick a look: clean document, black & white or original colors.
- 3Set the page size and margin.
- 4Press Make PDF and download the file.
Why Sahl PDF?
- No scanner app needed — it works in the browser
- Document filter makes pages cleaner and sharper
- Shoot on your phone, receive photos on your computer via QR code
- All captured pages in a single PDF
Frequently asked questions
How do I scan a document to PDF with my phone?
Open the tool on your phone, take a photo of each page, choose a look and press Make PDF to download the file.
Can I take photos on my phone and save the PDF on my computer?
Yes. Choose Use my phone on your computer and scan the QR code with your phone camera — the photos you take appear on the computer automatically.
Do I need a scanner or a special app?
No. Your phone or device camera and a web browser are all you need.
Where are my photos processed?
The PDF is built in your browser. When you shoot on your phone for your computer, photos travel through a temporary link that expires automatically.
How do I scan a multi-page document into one PDF on iPhone?
Open the tool on your iPhone, take a photo of each page and press Make PDF. All the pages are saved in a single file.
Can I scan an ID card or receipt to PDF?
Yes. Photograph it, choose the clean document look and set the page size to fit if you don't want a full A4 page.