Do I need a scanner app?

No. Use this page with your camera or existing photos.

Does scan to PDF upload my photos?

No. The PDF is built in your browser.

How do I make the scan searchable?

After building the PDF, run OCR PDF to add a text layer.

Short answer

Use your camera or pick images in the tool below to build a multi-page PDF. Then compress if a portal has a size limit. Processing stays on your device.

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Scan to PDF online

Free · private · files stay on your device

Photo / camera pages

Captured frames are embedded as images in a new PDF. Lighting and focus affect readability — OCR separately if you need searchable text.

Or add images

Drop files or browse

PNG, JPEG, or WebP — processed locally

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How it works

1
Allow camera access or pick PNG/JPEG/WebP images.
2
Capture or reorder pages.
3
Build and download the PDF.

Files never leave your device

Your PDF is processed in this browser tab. Files never leave your device, and mypdf.space does not receive uploads. No account, no watermark, no server-side copy.

Limits worth knowing

Camera quality and lighting affect later OCR and compress results.
Phone browsers may feel slow on long scans.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a scanner app?
No. Use this page with your camera or existing photos.
Does scan to PDF upload my photos?
No. The PDF is built in your browser.
How do I make the scan searchable?
After building the PDF, run OCR PDF to add a text layer.

Written by Sumit · Last updated 23 Oct 2026