Scan & Print
Turn document photos into a cleaner PDF you can download or print.
On a phone, you can choose photos from your gallery or camera.
Scan and Print: Quick Answer
Scan & Print helps turn photos of documents into a cleaner A4 PDF. It is useful when you have a document photo on your phone or computer and want to create a printable PDF.
How to scan a document photo into a PDF
- Select one or more document photos.
- Choose the document mode you want to use.
- Choose a rotation if the page needs to be turned.
- Use auto straighten and perspective correction when needed.
- Click Create A4 PDF.
- Check the result and download or print the PDF.
How to make a PDF from document photos
Select your document photos and create an A4 PDF. Multiple photos can be useful when a document has several pages and you want them together in one file.
How to scan a document using a phone photo
You can use a clear photo of a document as the starting point. Take the photo in good light and keep the page as flat and straight as possible before creating the PDF.
How to scan multiple pages into one PDF
Select multiple document photos and create the PDF. Each photo can represent a page of the final document, so check the page order before creating the PDF.
How to straighten a document photo
If a document photo is slightly tilted or photographed at an angle, the auto straighten and perspective correction option can help create a cleaner page.
How to create an A4 PDF from a photo
A4 is a common paper size for documents. Scan & Print creates an A4 PDF from selected document photos so the result can be easier to download, share, or print.
Clean, color, and black-and-white document modes
Clean & enhance can help make a document easier to read. Original color keeps the document closer to the original photo. Black & white can be useful for simple text documents.
How to get a better scanned PDF
- Take the photo in good lighting.
- Keep the document flat when possible.
- Make sure the page edges are visible.
- Avoid shadows across important text.
- Use a clear image rather than a blurry photo.
- Check the PDF before downloading or printing it.
Scan and Print: Common Mistakes
- Taking photos in very low light.
- Cutting off the edges of the document.
- Using a blurry or very dark photo.
- Leaving pages in the wrong order.
- Printing without checking the generated PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a phone photo of a document?
Yes. A clear document photo can be used as the starting point for creating a printable PDF.
Can I scan multiple pages into one PDF?
Yes. Select multiple document photos and create the A4 PDF. Check the page order before creating it.
How do I turn a photo into a scanned PDF?
Select the document photo, choose the desired document mode, and click Create A4 PDF.
How do I make an A4 PDF from photos?
Select your document photos and use Create A4 PDF. The resulting document is prepared as an A4 PDF.
Can I straighten a tilted document photo?
Yes. The Auto straighten & perspective correction option can help correct the appearance of pages photographed at an angle.
Should I use color or black and white?
Color can be useful when the original colors matter. Black and white can be useful for simple text documents. Clean & enhance is another option for improving document readability.
Can I print the PDF after scanning?
Yes. After creating the PDF, you can use the Print PDF option to print the generated document.
Can I download the scanned PDF?
Yes. After the PDF has been created, use Download PDF to save the generated document.
How can I get a clearer scanned document?
Use good lighting, keep the page flat, avoid shadows, and start with a clear document photo.