Turn scans into a PDF

Convert Scan to PDF in your browser. Your file stays on your device.

Why convert Scan to PDF?

A scanner app or a flatbed scanner usually gives you one image per page. A single PDF is easier to attach and to keep in order.

Worth knowing

This page turns images you already have into a PDF. It does not operate a scanner, straighten pages or make text searchable.

Before you scan

Scan at 150 to 200 DPI for ordinary documents. Higher resolutions make large files that some portals refuse. See what DPI means.
Scan every page the same way, so the PDF pages match in size.
If a portal has a size limit, check the PDF's size before you upload; reduce a scan for a visa upload explains how.

See JPEG, PNG or WebP: which format to use for a comparison.

How it works

Add your scanned pages (JPEG or PNG).
Use the arrows to put them in the order you want, then choose a page size such as A4 or US Letter, or the same size as each image.
Create the PDF and download it.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to convert Scan to PDF here?: The conversion runs in your browser and the file is not uploaded.
Will Scan to PDF change the quality?: This page turns images you already have into a PDF. It does not operate a scanner, straighten pages or make text searchable.
Does this scan my document?: No. Scan or photograph the pages with your scanner or phone, then add the images here.
Can it make the scan searchable?: No. Text recognition (OCR) is not available, so the PDF holds pictures of the pages.

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