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Document Scanner

No scanner at home, but need a clean digital copy of a form or receipt? Open this on your phone, snap photos page by page, and get back one properly enhanced PDF — no app download required.

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Choosing the right enhance mode

Black & White Document works best for text-only pages: sharpest text, smallest file. Grayscale keeps more shading detail. Color stays close to the original photo, useful when the source has meaningful color in it.

A typical use case

Scanning a rental agreement, an ID card, or a handwritten note while out and about, with no scanner in sight — just a phone camera and a couple of taps.

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Saving a scan to your account

Logged-in users get an optional "Save to my account" checkbox before creating the PDF. Checking it uploads the finished scan to your account instead of only offering a local download, so it's there if you need it again from another device — each saved scan is automatically deleted 10 days after upload, so it's meant for short-term access, not long-term storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work on desktop too, or only phones?

On desktop it lets you choose existing photo files instead of opening a camera, so you can still build a multi-page PDF from photos you've already taken.

Can I scan more than one page?

Yes, capture or select as many as you need; each becomes a separate page in the final PDF, in order.

Which enhance mode should I use?

Black & White for text-only pages, Grayscale for more shading detail, Color when the original's color matters.

Are my photos uploaded anywhere?

Only if you check "Save to my account" and you're logged in — otherwise everything stays entirely on your device.

How long does a saved scan stay in my account?

10 days from upload, then it's automatically deleted. Download a copy if you need to keep it longer.

Do I need an account to use the scanner at all?

No — capturing, enhancing, and downloading the PDF all work without logging in. An account is only needed for the optional cloud-save feature.

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