How to Scan Documents to PDF with Your Phone
You do not need a scanner to digitise a document — your phone camera is enough. Snap photos of each page, then combine them into one PDF. KOIAE's JPG to PDF tool turns your photos into a clean PDF, and OCR PDF can make the text searchable.
How to turn photos into a PDF
- Photograph each page. Use your phone to take a clear, well-lit photo of every page.
- Open the JPG to PDF tool. Go to the KOIAE JPG to PDF page and upload the photos.
- Arrange and combine. Put the images in order and create a single PDF.
- Make it searchable (optional). Run OCR PDF so the text becomes selectable and searchable.
Tips for the best results
- Good lighting and a flat surface give the cleanest scans.
- Crop out the background before uploading for a tidier result.
- Run OCR if you need to search or copy the text later.
Why use KOIAE JPG to PDF?
KOIAE JPG to PDF is completely free — there is no account to create, no watermark on your files and no daily limits for everyday use. Most processing happens right in your browser, so your documents stay private, and it works on any device from Windows and Mac to Android and iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a scanner app?
No — plain phone photos combined with JPG to PDF work well.
Can I make the scan searchable?
Yes, run the OCR tool after creating the PDF.
Is it free?
Yes, both tools are free with no watermark.
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