Scan Paper to PDF With Your Phone
Your phone camera can stand in for a scanner: take a photo of each page, and this page cleans them up with the Document filter and places them on A4 pages in one PDF. It's an easy way to scan to PDF on phone or tablet, and at a computer you can scan a QR code and shoot the pages with your phone instead.
Runs in your browser
How to scan paper documents to PDF
- 1Tap Take photos and photograph each page, or on a computer choose Use my phone and scan the QR code.
- 2Drag the photos into order if needed.
- 3Keep the look on Document (clean & sharp), or choose Black & white for text-only pages.
- 4Keep A4 as the page size, set the margin and press Make PDF.
- 5Download the PDF.
Good to know
- Lay the page flat on a darker surface in good daylight and hold the phone straight above it to avoid shadows and slanted lines.
- Fill the frame with the page so little background shows around it.
- Choose Original colours for photos, stamps or colored forms.
- Need searchable text? Run the finished PDF through OCR PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a scanner app to scan documents to PDF?
No. This page uses your phone's camera through the browser, so there's nothing to install.
Can I shoot on my phone and get the PDF on my computer?
Yes. Choose Use my phone on the computer, scan the QR code and take the photos. They reach the computer through a temporary link that expires automatically.
Is it free?
Yes, 3 times a day per tool without signing up. The PDF is built in your browser.