Scan to PDF
Use your phone camera to capture documents and turn them into a PDF.
or drag and drop images here · paste with Ctrl+V
Files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
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To scan a document to PDF, open this page on your phone, tap Use camera and photograph each page. Choose a filter such as Document or Black & white to make text sharper, then click Create PDF. No app is needed and the photos stay on your phone.
How to scan documents to PDF
- Select your imagesClick “Select files” or drop your images on the page.
- Choose your optionsPick a filter (Document, Black & white, Color) and page size.
- Click “Create PDF”The result is created on your device in seconds and downloads automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app?
No. It works in the phone’s web browser (Chrome, Safari, Samsung Internet).
Can I make the scan searchable?
Yes. After creating the PDF, use OCR PDF to add selectable, searchable text.
Is Scan to PDF free?
Yes. Scan to PDF on HappyPDF is completely free: no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Your files are processed inside your own browser and are never uploaded to HappyPDF’s server,, so nobody else can see them.
Does it work on phone, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Samsung Internet) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone/iPad. Nothing to install.