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Scan to PDF

Use your phone camera to scan documents into a PDF.

or drop files here

Files never leave your device

  • ✓ No account
  • ✓ No file sharing
  • ✓ 100% confidential

No scanner? Open this page on your phone, take a photo of each page and Helpdf creates a PDF ready to send. The document enhancement makes the background white and the text sharper, like a real scanner.

How to scan documents to PDF

  1. Select your file

    Click the button or drag and drop your file into the box.

  2. Choose your options

    Adjust the settings if needed — the defaults work for most files.

  3. Download the result

    Your new file is created instantly in your browser. Click Download.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install an app?

No. It works directly in the browser of your phone (Android or iPhone). Your photos are never uploaded.

Are my files safe?

Yes. With Helpdf, your files stay on your device. They are never sent to our servers, nobody else can see them and nothing is stored.

Is Helpdf free?

Yes, every tool is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. The site is funded by advertising.

Does it work on phone?

Yes. Helpdf works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux. Very large files may be slower on older phones.

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