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Scan to PDF

Run scan to pdf in your browser. Free, private, no signup — captured pages and uploaded images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server.

Note: The tool uses your device camera. Allow camera access when prompted. Capture or upload each page, then click Process to combine them into a PDF. On phones, hold the device steady and ensure good lighting for best results.

About this Scan to PDF

Turn your device camera into a document scanner with our scan to pdf tool. Allow camera access when prompted, point at the document, capture each page, then click Process — every page becomes one PDF page.

Works best on mobile devices with a rear camera. Tips: good lighting, steady hands, plain background, and contrasting paper colour against the surface beneath.

Your privacy is the default. Captured pages and uploaded images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server; all processing happens client-side using jsPDF, browser camera APIs, and browser canvas rendering. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded files remain on your device.

This tool is free to use with no signup required. Large files may be limited by your browser’s memory and device performance. Part of PDF Tools Base, a privacy-first collection of 161 PDF utilities. Bookmark the page for next time, and explore related tools in the footer below.

How to use the Scan to PDF tool

  1. Click Start camera, or use Upload images to add photos from your device.
  2. If using the camera, allow permission and click Capture page for each page.
  3. When your pages are listed, click Process.
  4. Download your scanned PDF.

Why use PDF Tools Base?

100% Browser-Based

Scan to PDF processes captured pages and uploaded images in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our server.

No Server Upload, No Signup

Captured pages and uploaded images are processed locally in your browser. No account, no server upload, no email needed.

No Watermark Ever

Outputs are clean. We never stamp our brand or a paywall watermark on your files.

Free to Use

No accounts and no signup. Use the tool as much as you need within reasonable browser limits.

Works on Every Device

Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook. Any modern browser.

Built on Open Source

Powered by jsPDF, browser camera APIs, and browser canvas rendering.

Common uses for scan to pdf

No scanner needed

Use your phone instead of a desktop scanner.

On-the-go capture

Sign and scan a contract from anywhere.

Document an expense

Capture receipts at the till.

Whiteboard capture

Save meeting whiteboards as PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

Is Scan to PDF safe to use?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Captured pages and uploaded images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our server. Closing the tab clears the working session from this page; downloaded outputs remain on your device until you delete them.

Do I need to register or sign in?

No. No account, no email, no sign-up. Open the page and start using the tool immediately. Free to use, no signup needed.

Is there a watermark on the output?

No. PDF Tools Base never adds a watermark or branding to your output. Your final file is clean — just what you produced from the original.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Captured pages are kept in browser memory, so camera resolution, page count, JPG quality, and device RAM affect performance. Phones may struggle with many high-resolution captures; try fewer pages per batch or lower JPG quality.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers: Chrome on Android, Safari on iOS, Firefox, Edge, Brave. You can capture with the camera or use the Upload images fallback from your phone’s file manager.

Will my camera work?

Yes if your device has a camera and you grant permission. On Android, the rear camera is preferred. Hold the device steady, ensure good lighting, and capture page-by-page.