Make a PDF look scanned
Add a realistic scanned look to digital documents, right in your browser.
- Your files are never uploaded
- Processed on your device
- Works offline
- Free, no sign-up
Drop your PDF files here
PDF files · up to 10 files, 500 MB each
or paste with Ctrl+VLive preview
Settings
How it works
Add your PDF
One or more files.
Choose the strength
Light or strong.
Download
Check the preview and save.
When to use it
Some offices ask for documents that were printed, signed and scanned. Use this effect only where that is honest and allowed; it does not replace a real signature.
Private
Your file is processed inside your browser with PDF.js (Apache-2.0) and pdf-lib. It is never uploaded, and nothing is saved after you close the page.
Questions
Are my files uploaded?
No. The tool runs inside your browser, so your files are opened and changed on your own device. They are never sent to us or to anyone else.
Is the text still searchable?
No. The pages become pictures, like a real scan.
Is it free?
Yes. Free to use, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits.
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