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Scan Documents to PDF with Your Camera

Turn your phone or webcam into a document scanner. Capture each page live, apply scanner filters (grayscale / B&W), get a multi-page PDF. Stays in browser.

1
Allow camera access
Tap "Start camera" and grant browser permission. Works in any modern mobile or desktop browser.
2
Snap each page
Hold the document in view, tap Capture. Repeat for as many pages as needed. Pick Color, Grayscale, or B&W per scan.
3
Build the PDF
When all pages captured, tap Build PDF. The result is a multi-page PDF you can download or share.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does auto-crop work?

Each capture is scanned for the page outline — edges are detected, the largest four-cornered shape wins, and a perspective transform straightens it into a flat, rectangular page. Shot at an angle, the result still looks scanner-flat. If no page outline is found, the full frame is kept, and you can switch auto-crop off for whiteboards or odd-shaped subjects.

How is this different from Image to PDF?

Image to PDF takes image FILES already on your device. Scan to PDF turns your camera into a live scanner — you capture pages on the spot, no separate photo-then-upload step. Better for mobile.

What's the B&W filter for?

Mimics a document scanner. Adaptive threshold turns the page into pure black/white — text becomes crisp, shadows and yellowing disappear, file size drops. Best for paper documents.

Does it work on desktop?

Yes, if your laptop has a webcam. The "environment" facingMode preference helps mobile pick the rear camera; desktop falls back to whichever camera is available.

Are my scans uploaded anywhere?

No. Camera frames stay in your browser. The PDF is built locally with pdf-lib. Nothing leaves your device.

Tool history

Updated Jun 13, 2026 · 9 updates
  • Jun 13, 2026OCRmobile responsiveness, recipe URL/PDF/paste import, shared ScanCamera (+2 culls) (#639)
  • Jun 11, 2026featOCR tools program — receipt tracker, warranty tracker, scanner upgrades + 6 more (#635)
  • Jun 3, 2026featper-tool OG images for all 75 tools + lengthen 20 short metas (#614)
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