About Scan to PDF
Scan to PDF turns your device camera into a document scanner. Capture each page, review what you have taken, and save the set as a single multi-page PDF.
Captured frames stay in the browser and the PDF is assembled locally, so nothing is uploaded. That makes this a reasonable way to digitise paperwork you would not want to hand to a third-party scanning service.
For the sharpest result, use even lighting, fill the frame with the page, and hold the camera parallel to the paper rather than at an angle.
How to use Scan to PDF
- Allow the page to use your camera when your browser prompts you.
- Line up each page in the frame and capture it.
- Retake any shot that came out blurry or badly cropped.
- Save the captures as a single PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it need camera permission?
The capture uses your device's camera directly through the browser. The video stream stays on your device — no frame is transmitted anywhere.
Can I make the scan searchable?
Yes. Save the PDF here, then run it through OCR PDF to add a text layer so the scan can be searched and copied from.