Scan to PDF
Capture documents with your camera — or upload photos — into one PDF
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Captured/added pages will appear here in order.
Scan to PDF — Complete Guide & Instructions
MakeCard Scan to PDF turns your device camera into a document scanner — capture each page, or upload existing JPG/PNG photos, and build a single clean A4 PDF. Pages appear as a numbered grid where you can delete mistakes, and the finished file downloads directly from the browser with nothing uploaded anywhere. Ideal for digitizing receipts, forms, certificates, and handwritten notes on the go.
How to Use Scan to PDF
- 1 Click "Start camera" and grant permission, or use the upload box to choose JPG/PNG photos instead.
- 2 Frame a page in the camera view and press "Capture page" — repeat for each page of the document.
- 3 Review the Pages grid on the right; hover a thumbnail and tap the X to remove a bad shot.
- 4 Click "Download PDF" — every captured page is fitted onto an A4 sheet and saved as one scan.pdf.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Rear-camera capture via getUserMedia — scans pages like a pocket scanner.
- Upload alternative — existing JPG and PNG photos become PDF pages.
- Numbered page grid with one-tap removal of unwanted shots.
- Each page auto-fitted and centered on an A4 sheet with margins.
- PDF assembled locally with jsPDF — the file is built on your device, not on a server.
- Works on phones, tablets, and laptops with any modern browser.
Supported Formats & Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Sources | Device camera (environment lens) or JPG/PNG image uploads |
| Output | Single PDF, A4 portrait, one image per page, filename scan.pdf |
| Page Handling | Unlimited pages, delete individual shots before export |
| Processing | 100% client-side — camera frames and images never leave the device |
| Requirements | Browser camera permission for live capture (upload works without it) |
Practical Everyday Use Cases
- Scanning a multi-page signed form to email as one PDF.
- Digitizing paper receipts for expense reporting.
- Converting handwritten notes or homework pages into a shareable document.
- Making a quick PDF of ID documents for an online application.
- Archiving certificates and marksheets as a single file.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Use a plain, contrasting background and daylight for the sharpest page captures.
- Keep the camera parallel to the page to avoid skewed scans.
- Capture pages in order — the grid number is the PDF page number.
- For mixed content, upload photos taken earlier rather than recapturing live.
Common Problems & Solutions
Browser permission was denied or no camera exists — use the upload box below the video area to add photos instead.
The tool exports in capture order; delete and retake shots that are out of sequence before downloading.
Hold the phone steady, fill the frame with the page, and avoid screen glare — retake the shot and remove the blurry one.
Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side Execution
Everything runs in your browser — camera frames and uploaded photos stay on your device and are never uploaded, logged, or stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Scan to PDF
Open this tool in your mobile browser, tap Start camera, capture each page with the Capture page button, then press Download PDF to save all pages as one A4 PDF file.
Yes — use the upload box under the camera to select JPG or PNG images; each becomes a page in the exported PDF.
No — the PDF is generated locally in your browser with jsPDF. Your pages never leave your device.
Every image is fitted centered onto a standard A4 portrait page with a small margin, keeping its original aspect ratio.
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