Scan to PDF (using your phone)
Scan documents from your smartphone directly to your browser
Step 1: Connect with smartphone
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Use your smartphone's camera to scan this QR code.
Step 2: Scan status
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How it works
Scanning documents to PDF with pdfLaunch is fast and simple. Our online tool allows you to scan documents with your smartphone and convert them directly to PDF in three simple steps:
Connect with smartphone
Scan the QR code on your computer with your smartphone's camera. This connects your phone to the scan session on your computer.
Scan documents
Use your smartphone's camera to scan documents. You can scan multiple pages which will be automatically added to your PDF.
Crop and download
Click "Finish" on your computer to crop the scanned pages and download your PDF. Adjust margins and download your finalized PDF.
No software installation or registration required. The entire process happens in your web browser, making it accessible from any device with an internet connection. Need to merge PDFs? Use our Merge PDF tool. Need to compress? Try our Compress PDF tool.
Use Cases
Our scan-to-PDF tool is perfect for a wide range of professional and personal tasks:
After scanning, you can also merge your PDF with other PDFs using our Merge PDF tool, or compress it with our Compress PDF tool if needed.
Security & Privacy
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities
- Secure HTTPS upload: All file transfers are encrypted using HTTPS protocol, ensuring your documents are protected during upload and processing.
- Automatic processing: Files are processed automatically by our secure servers. No human access to your documents is required or permitted.
- Automatic deletion: All uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour after processing. We do not store, archive, or share your documents.
- No registration required: You can use our scan-to-PDF tool without creating an account or providing personal information.
- Secure sessions: Each scan session has a unique token and automatically expires after use. Your scanned documents are securely stored during the session and automatically deleted.
Device & Platform Compatibility
Our scan-to-PDF tool works seamlessly across all devices and operating systems:
Desktop computers
Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Compatible with all major web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Start a scan session on your computer.
Smartphones
Fully functional on iPhone and Android smartphones. Scan the QR code with your camera and use your phone's camera to scan documents.
Tablets
Optimized for iPad and Android tablets. Use your tablet to scan the QR code and photograph documents.
No installation required
Since it's a web-based tool, you don't need to download or install any software. Simply open the tool in your browser and start scanning.
Whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go, pdfLaunch's scan-to-PDF tool is always accessible and ready to use. You only need a computer and a smartphone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is scanning to PDF free?
Yes, scanning documents to PDF with pdfLaunch is completely free. There are no hidden fees, subscription requirements, or usage limits. You can scan as many documents as you need without any cost.
Which smartphones are supported?
Our scan-to-PDF tool works on all modern smartphones with a camera, including iPhone (iOS) and Android phones. You only need a web browser and camera access.
Can I scan multiple pages?
Yes, you can scan multiple pages during one session. Each scan is automatically added to your PDF. You can scan as many pages as you need.
What happens to my scanned documents?
Your scanned documents are securely processed and automatically deleted from our servers within 1 hour after processing. We do not store, archive, or share your documents. All file transfers are encrypted with HTTPS.
Do I need to create an account?
No, you don't need to create an account or provide personal information to use our scan-to-PDF tool. Simply start a session on your computer and scan the QR code with your smartphone.
Can I crop the scanned pages?
Yes, after scanning you can click "Finish" and crop the scanned pages to remove margins and improve content before downloading the PDF.