PDF Scanner | Document Scan
What is PDF Scanner | Document Scan?
Scans paper documents into searchable PDFs or JPEGs using a phone camera.
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is a business app for digitizing paper documents. It uses edge detection, perspective correction, and OCR, and can combine scans into multi-page PDFs.
Pricing. PDF Scanner | Document Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Digitizing receipts and invoices for record-keeping
- Making handwritten notes searchable
- Combining contract pages into one PDF
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
PDF Scanner | Document Scan scores 90 out of 100: rating 91, rating count 76, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
How do you turn a stack of receipts into organized digital files? What about converting handwritten notes into searchable PDFs? Document Scanner uses advanced image processing and optical character recognition to transform any paper document into high-quality digital files you can search, share, and store.
Whether you are digitizing business receipts for tax season, converting meeting notes for team sharing, or archiving important contracts, this scanner handles everything from single pages to multi-page documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction.
HOW IT WORKS
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The app captures documents using your phone camera with enhanced image stabilization and lighting adjustment. Advanced algorithms automatically detect document edges, correct perspective distortion, and enhance text clarity. The OCR engine processes text in over 50 languages, making scanned content fully searchable. Processing happens locally on your device for privacy, with results available in seconds.
KEY FEATURES - Automatic Edge Detection: Point your camera at any document and watch as the app instantly identifies borders, even on cluttered desks or uneven surfaces. - Perspective Correction: The app automatically straightens skewed pages and adjusts for camera angle, producing professional-looking scans every time. - OCR Text Recognition: Scanned documents become searchable with optical character recognition that works on printed text, handwriting, and even faded documents. - Multi-Page PDF Creation: Combine multiple scans into single PDF documents with consistent formatting. Perfect for contracts, reports, or any multi-page paperwork. - Cloud Integration: Save directly to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Access your scanned documents from any device, anywhere.
WHO USES THIS APP
Small business owners who need to digitize receipts, invoices, and contracts for accounting and record-keeping. Students and researchers who want to convert textbook pages, handwritten notes, and research materials into searchable digital libraries. Remote workers who need to share physical documents with team members instantly. Homeowners managing important documents like insurance policies, warranties, and legal papers.
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Open the app and position your document on a flat surface with good lighting
- Tap the camera button and let auto-detection frame your document
- Review the scan, choose PDF or JPEG format and add to your document library
For best results, ensure documents are flat and well-lit. The app works in various lighting conditions but performs optimally with natural light or bright indoor lighting.
SUBSCRIPTION
Annual Plan: $19.99 per year - less than $2 per month
Weekly Plan: $4.99 per week with 3-day free trial
Payment charged to App Store account upon purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before current period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Unused free trial forfeited upon subscription purchase.
Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iLSxeMrrktjf03C1tFzLHtkb8XybTZyegme0Cfwm69M/edit?usp=sharing
Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gY-rb3E-xYWoukisGmPa4we0_8TUnJOXsjqPW17GK3I/edit?usp=sharing
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Questions about PDF Scanner | Document Scan
Can I save scans as PDFs or JPEGs?
Yes. You can choose PDF or JPEG format.
Can I make scanned text searchable?
Yes. The app uses OCR to make scanned content searchable and supports text recognition in over 50 languages.
Where can I save scanned documents?
The app can save directly to iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
Is PDF Scanner | Document Scan free?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is PDF Scanner | Document Scan right for me?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is built for digitizing receipts and invoices for record-keeping, making handwritten notes searchable, combining contract pages into one PDF. It sits in the PDF scanners list on AppTierList.
Is PDF Scanner | Document Scan worth it?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is B tier, ranked #25 of 40 PDF scanner apps with a score of 90 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 3,845 ratings. Good, and 24 apps rank above it.
How does PDF Scanner | Document Scan compare to PDF Scanner AI?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan is B tier at 90; PDF Scanner AI is B tier at 90. They score the same. PDF Scanner | Document Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases, PDF Scanner AI is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is PDF Scanner | Document Scan updated?
PDF Scanner | Document Scan was updated 15 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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Ranking
- Lists
- PDF Scanners (B tier, #25) · Document Scanning (#50, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 90 / 100
- Rank in list
- #25 of 48
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 3,845
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Business
- Current version
- (15 days ago)
- Size
- 27 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 38
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
- iPhone Duo
- Made for iPhone Duo, with screenshots for both screens on the App Store
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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