Scanned PDF Converter - Make Documents Look Scanned
Transform clean PDFs and images to look like scanned documents with realistic effects
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Supported formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, WebP
Maximum file size: 10MB
Why Make PDFs Look Scanned?
Common Use Cases
- Document Authenticity: Make digital documents appear physically scanned for certain applications
- Privacy Protection: Add noise and imperfections to make text harder to auto-extract
- Consistent Look: Match the appearance of other scanned documents in a set
- Form Submission: Some systems only accept scanned-looking documents
- Testing: Create sample scanned documents for OCR and document processing testing
Scanner Effects
- Rotation: Slight tilt (±5°) simulates imperfect scanner placement
- Brightness & Contrast: Adjusts lighting like real scanner variations
- Noise: Adds grain and artifacts typical of scanning
- Blur: Subtle softness from scanner optics
- Black & White: Grayscale conversion like monochrome scanners
- Scale: Zoom effect simulating document positioning
How the Scanner Simulator Works
Upload Your Document
Upload a clean PDF or image. For PDFs, we render the first page at high resolution.
Apply Scanner Effects
Adjust rotation, brightness, contrast, noise, blur, and scale to simulate real scanner characteristics.
Real-Time Preview
See changes instantly as you adjust settings. Compare original vs scanned side-by-side.
Download Result
Export as high-quality JPEG with realistic scanner artifacts.
100% Client-Side Processing
All processing happens in your browser. Your documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. No uploads to servers, no data storage, no tracking.
Perfect for sensitive documents that require confidentiality.