How to Use PDF Scanner
Start the camera
Click Start camera and allow camera access when your browser prompts you.
Capture each page
Point at a page and click Capture page — repeat for every page you need.
Build the PDF
Click Build PDF & Download once you've captured every page.
Features
🔒 Private by default
Your files are processed locally in this browser tab wherever this tool supports it — never uploaded to a server.
⚡ Fast, in-browser processing
Powered by pdf.js and pdf-lib running directly on your device — no waiting on a server queue.
🖥️ Works on any device
Use it from desktop, tablet or mobile — the tool interface adapts to your screen.
💸 No install required
It's a web tool — nothing to download or set up before you can use it.
FAQ
No — the camera stream and captured frames stay in your browser tab; nothing is sent to a server.
Capture as many shots as you like; the current tool keeps them in order — retake by capturing again and removing extras is planned.
Grant camera permission when prompted; if it's blocked at the browser/OS level, the tool will show a permission error.