About Scan to PDF
Scan to PDF gives you a document scanner without an app. Take a clear photo of each page, add the pictures here and download one multi-page PDF that is ready to email or upload.
No scanner at home? Take a photo of each page in good light, add them here, and you get one tidy PDF you can email or upload. For best results, lay the page flat and keep your phone straight above it.
How to use Scan to PDF
- Take clear photos of each page, then add them here.
- Check the order of the pages.
- Press Create PDF and download your document.
When to use Scan to PDF
- Submit proof of address, bills or certificates to an online form.
- Digitise class notes, whiteboards and printed handouts.
- Send signed paperwork back without finding a scanner.
- Keep a digital copy of warranties and receipts.
Tips for better results
- Use daylight or a bright lamp, and avoid shadows from your phone or hand.
- Place the page on a dark, plain surface and hold the camera straight above it.
- Photos are not turned into searchable text. For that you would need OCR software.
Why use 40PDF for this?
Phone camera scans often contain very personal information. Here the PDF is built locally in your browser, so nothing is transferred to us or anyone else.
Scan to PDF: questions and answers
Does this turn photos into searchable text?
No. This tool builds the PDF from your pictures. It does not do OCR.
My file is too big. What now?
Run the PDF through Compress PDF with the Strong setting.
How do I scan a document to PDF with my phone?
Photograph each page, open Scan to PDF in your phone browser, add the photos, check the order and press Create PDF.
Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF?
Yes. Add all the photos and every one becomes a page in the same file.
Why is my scanned PDF so large?
Phone photos are big. Use the Compress PDF tool with Strong to bring the size down without losing readability.