Document Scanner Free

Turn a phone photo of your certificate, marksheet or Aadhaar into a clean scanned PDF for any form.

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Document Scanner
Photo to PDF · No app · No watermark  ·  Files never leave your browser
Scan your document
Take a photo or pick from gallery
1. Drag the corners
Scanning...
2. Scanned page

Corners found automatically. Drag the orange dots if they are not on the paper corners.

Scan look
Page size
File size (all pages)

What are you scanning?

Tap one, the tool sets the scan look and file size

Caste, income, domicile certificate
Colour scan, stamps stay clear
PDF under 200 KB
Use this
Marksheets and degree
Grey scan, sharp text
PDF under 300 KB
Use this
Aadhaar, PAN, ID card
Front and back as 2 pages
PDF under 100 KB
Use this
Bank, KYC and office papers
Many pages in one PDF
Under 500 KB
Use this
Handwritten notes and forms
Black and white, smallest file
PDF under 200 KB
Use this
Keep a clean copy
Best quality PDF
For your records
Use this

KB limits differ by portal. Always check the limit written on your form.

How to Scan a Document - 3 Simple Steps

1
Take or pick a photo of the document
2
Check the 4 corners, pick a scan look
3
Pick the KB limit and download the PDF

Scan Documents With Your Phone, No App Needed

Forms ask for a "scanned copy". You don't need a scanner or an app. A phone photo is enough.

Take a Photo That Scans Well

Which Scan Look Should I Choose?

LookBest forFile size
ColourCertificates with stamps, logos, photosMedium
GreyMarksheets, typed forms, bank papersSmall
Black & whiteText only, handwritten pagesSmallest
OriginalWhen you only want the page flattenedBiggest

Typical Upload Limits for Documents

DocumentUsual formatPick
Category, caste or EWS certificatePDF, about 50-300 KBUnder 200 KB, Colour
Class 10 or 12 marksheetPDF or JPG, 100-300 KBUnder 300 KB, Grey
Aadhaar or ID proofPDF, both sidesUnder 200 KB, 2 pages
Scholarship documentsPDF, often up to 200 KB eachUnder 200 KB
Income or domicile certificatePDF, 100-500 KBUnder 200 KB, Colour
Form also has a minimum size? Pick a bigger limit like Under 300 KB, colour scans rarely fall below 50 KB.

Scan Both Sides of Aadhaar or an ID Card

  1. Take a photo of the front on a dark surface
  2. Tap + Add page and take a photo of the back
  3. The tool knows the card shape and keeps it exactly card-sized
  4. Pick Same as document for a card-sized PDF, or A4 to print
  5. Pick Under 200 KB and download one PDF with both sides
Using Aadhaar for a form? Many portals accept the masked Aadhaar from the UIDAI website too. Use whichever your form asks for.

This Tool vs Scanner Apps

PointScanner appsToolsFlow
InstallNeeded, 50-100 MBNot needed
LoginOften askedNever
WatermarkOn some free plansNever
Your documentsOften synced to their cloudStay on your phone
Exact KB for formsRarelyYes, one tap

Fixes for Common Problems

Next Steps for Your Form

Your Documents Stay on Your Phone

Aadhaar, certificates and marksheets are private. Most scanner apps sync them to a cloud.

Here everything runs inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scan a document without a scanner? +

Take a photo of the document on a dark table, open it here, check the 4 corners and tap Download PDF. The page is straightened and the paper turns white like a real scan.

Do I need to install an app like CamScanner? +

No. It works in Chrome or Safari on your phone or computer. No app, no login and no watermark on your PDF.

Is my document uploaded to a server? +

No. Everything runs inside your browser. Certificates, Aadhaar and marksheets never leave your device.

How do I make the PDF under 200 KB for a form? +

Pick Under 200 KB before downloading. The tool picks the best quality that fits the limit for all pages together.

Can I scan many pages into one PDF? +

Yes. Tap Add page for each page. You can reorder, rotate or remove pages before you download one PDF.

The corners were not found correctly. What do I do? +

Drag the orange corner dots to the corners of the paper. Placing the document on a darker surface helps the auto detection.

Which scan look should I pick? +

Colour for certificates with stamps and logos, Grey for most forms, Black and white for text-only pages and the smallest file, Original to keep the photo as it is.

Can I get a JPG instead of a PDF? +

Yes. Tap Download JPG. With many pages you get all JPGs in one ZIP.

Will the stamp and signature stay visible? +

Yes. Colour keeps blue and red stamps. Grey and Black and white keep them dark and readable.

Can I scan my Aadhaar card? +

Yes. Place the card on a dark surface, crop to its corners and download. For both sides, add the back as a second page.

Does it work with iPhone photos? +

Yes. iPhone HEIC photos open directly, and you can also tap Take Photo to use the camera.

Document scan kaise kare bina scanner ke? +

Document ki photo lo, yahan upload karo, 4 kone check karo aur Download PDF dabao. Page seedha aur kagaz safed ho jata hai. Koi app nahi chahiye.

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