# Scan documents to PDF with your camera

Use your phone or laptop camera to photograph pages and turn them into one PDF. Nothing is uploaded.

Open: https://pdfjade.com/scan-to-pdf

## How to scan documents to PDF with your camera

1. Press Start camera and allow access.
2. Photograph each page. Retake or remove any you don't like.
3. Press Create PDF and download.

## At a glance

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Where files are processed | In your browser. The file is never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Nothing is kept on a server, because nothing is sent to one. |
| Free limits | No caps on files, pages or tasks. Your device's memory is the practical limit. |
| Account | None |
| Price | Free |
| Ads | None |
| Offline option | No app. Works in any current browser, on desktop and phone |

## Private by design

Everything is built locally in your browser. Your images and text are not uploaded or stored anywhere.

## Good to know

Good light and a plain dark background make the biggest difference. Hold the phone directly above the page to avoid skewed edges.

## Questions

### Does the camera need an internet connection?

No, but the page itself must be open. Nothing is sent anywhere.

### Why can't I start the camera?

Browsers only allow it on secure (HTTPS) pages after you accept the prompt, and when no other app is using it.

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Source: https://pdfjade.com/scan-to-pdf