How does this tool connect to my phone camera?
By using standard HTML5 web APIs, clicking the 'Scan' button prompts your smartphone browser to access your camera, allowing you to snap photos directly into the application.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scan To Pdf
Device Integration
Do I need to download a scanner app from the App Store?
No, PDFjin is a progressive web app. You can take high-quality scans directly through Safari or Chrome on your mobile device without installing anything.
Does it automatically crop the edges of the paper?
While you are taking photos, we recommend placing the paper on a contrasting background. You can manually adjust the crop boundaries in the interface to remove the background desk.
Image Enhancement
Will the scans look like real documents or just photos?
Our engine applies smart contrast enhancement, shadow removal, and black-and-white filters to make smartphone photos look like flat, professional flatbed scans.
Can I combine multiple scans into one document?
Yes, you can keep snapping photos of a multi-page contract. The tool will compile all the images together and export them as a single, multi-page PDF document.
Are the scanned PDFs searchable?
By default, the scans are image-based PDFs. If you need the text to be searchable and copyable, simply run the resulting file through our OCR PDF tool afterward.