How to scan documents with PDF Scanner
Updated April 19, 2026 · About PDF Scanner
PDF Scanner turns your Android camera into a portable document scanner. In a few taps you can scan paper documents, receipts, and forms into clean, shareable PDFs — no account needed, no subscription required.
Step-by-step guide
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Download PDF Scanner for free
Search for "PDF Scanner" on Google Play or tap the install button on this page. The app is completely free with no account required.
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Point your camera at the document
Open the app and tap the scan button. Hold your phone steadily over the document — the scanner auto-detects edges and corrects perspective automatically. Tap the shutter when the document fills the frame.
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Review and crop the scan
After capturing, drag the corner handles to fine-tune the crop area. Adjust brightness or apply a black-and-white filter for cleaner text scans.
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Save or share the PDF
Tap Save as PDF. The file saves to your device. Share directly via email, WhatsApp, Google Drive, or any other app on your phone.
Frequently asked questions
- Is PDF Scanner free?
- Yes, PDF Scanner is completely free to download on Google Play. It is ad-supported with no paywalls or subscription tiers.
- Can PDF Scanner do OCR?
- Yes, PDF Scanner includes OCR (optical character recognition) to extract text from scanned documents, making them searchable and copy-pasteable.
- What file formats does PDF Scanner support?
- PDF Scanner saves scans as PDF files. It can also convert existing images (JPG, PNG) from your gallery into PDF format.