Scan to PDF
Photograph paper pages. We straighten them, clean them up and make a PDF, all on your phone.
or drop images anywhere on this page
Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Done
DownloadAbout Scan to PDF
Scan to PDF turns photos of paper into a tidy PDF. Take a photo with your phone (or add existing photos), and hellpdf finds the page edges, straightens the perspective and cleans up shadows so the paper comes out white and the text crisp.
Drag the corners if the edges need a nudge, choose Document, Grey or Colour, reorder the pages, and save one PDF. Your photos are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Why use hellpdf
- Opens your phone camera directly
- Finds and straightens the page automatically
- Document filter removes shadows
- Several pages into one PDF
How to convert Scan to PDF
- Add your file. Pick it or drop it on the page. It's read by your browser and never uploaded.
- Check the preview. Each card shows the page your image becomes.
- Download. Your file is ready right away. Close the tab and it's gone.
Scan to PDF: frequently asked questions
How do I scan a document to PDF with my phone?
Open this page on your phone, tap Take a photo, photograph each page, then tap Make PDF.
Do I need an app?
No. It works in the browser on iPhone and Android.
Is it safe for confidential files?
Your file never leaves your device: hellpdf does this in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there’s no file size limit beyond what your device can handle.
Is it really free?
Yes. It’s free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit on the tools that run in your browser.