Scan to PDF on iPhone

Scan to PDF on iPhone — In Safari, No App Install

Use the in-page camera in Safari to scan and merge pages into one PDF. Works on iOS 13+. No upload, no signup.

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Scan to PDF on iPhone — In Safari, No App Install — exact PDF, in your browser

Use the in-page camera in Safari to scan and merge pages into one PDF. Works on iOS 13+. No upload, no signup.

How it works

How to scan to pdf on iphone

  1. STEP 01
    Open this page in Safari on your iPhone

    iOS 13 and newer support the in-browser camera API needed for in-page scanning.

  2. STEP 02
    Tap “Scan with camera” and grant permission

    The permission prompt is iOS-standard and only allows this tab to read the camera.

  3. STEP 03
    Capture each page

    Hold the phone parallel to the document with even lighting. Tap the shutter once per page.

  4. STEP 04
    Reorder and download

    Adjust order if needed, then tap Download PDF. iOS opens the PDF for preview and lets you share or save.

Why this works

Why this beats uploading to a generic converter

  • Nothing leaves your browser

    Camera frames, file contents and the assembled PDF all stay in your tab. Verify in DevTools: no file payloads leave the page.

  • Scan or upload, mix as you like

    Use the in-page camera, your phone’s native camera, or existing files from your device — combine all three in one PDF.

  • Page ordering and removal

    Move pages up or down, remove the blurry ones, and the final PDF reflects exactly what you arranged.

  • No signup, no watermark

    No account creation, no email, no “upgrade for full quality.” Free, in-browser, every time.

FAQ

Common questions

How is this different from the Notes app scanner?+
Notes does the scanning beautifully but locks you into Apple’s ecosystem for the resulting PDF. This page works in any browser, lets you mix Notes scans with camera-captured pages, and never sends anything to a server.
Is my scan uploaded anywhere?+
No. Both the camera feed and any files you choose stay inside your browser tab. The PDF is built locally with JavaScript and offered to you as a download. Open your browser’s Network tab while scanning — no file payloads leave the page.
Why does the camera permission prompt appear?+
Browsers require explicit permission for camera access on every site. Granting permission only allows this tab to read your camera; it does not let us send anything anywhere. You can revoke it any time in your browser settings.
Can I add more pages after starting?+
Yes. Capture or upload pages one at a time, reorder them with the up/down arrows, and click Download PDF when you’re ready. Nothing is finalised until you download.
What image formats are supported?+
JPEG and PNG. If your phone produced HEIC files, save them as JPEG from your photo app first, or use the in-page camera which always outputs JPEG.
Is there a desktop app for fully offline use?+
A desktop app for fully offline document scanning is in development — sign up via the home page to be notified at launch.