Tool
PDF Scanner Effect — make a document look scanned
Turn an ordinary PDF into a realistic scanned copy right in your browser. No need to print the document and run it through a scanner — upload the file, adjust the effect, and download the finished result.
Perfect for preparing scanned copies of completion certificates, invoices, contracts, and other documents when a printer or scanner isn't available and you need to send something urgently.
Sound familiar?
A counterparty asks you to send a scan of a signed document, but there's no printer or scanner nearby. You're at home, on the road, or simply don't want to waste time printing, signing, and scanning. The document is ready as a PDF, but it looks "too digital" — and won't be accepted.
The scanner effect solves this in 30 seconds. Upload the file, apply the effect — and get a PDF that looks like a genuine scanned copy.
Who already uses it
Available settings
- •effect intensity from 1 to 5
- •black-and-white mode — simulates scanning on a monochrome scanner
- •contrast and brightness for precise fine-tuning
- •paper scanner effect
How to use the scanner effect
Upload a document (PDF, DOCX, image) into the editor
Turn on the scanner effect in the toolbar
Adjust the intensity, contrast, and other settings
Download the finished PDF — the document will look scanned
Frequently asked questions
Try it now
Upload a document and get a scanned copy in a couple of clicks — no printer or scanner needed.