To scan a document to PDF, open Scan Document in ProperPDF and point the camera at the page. The scanner finds the edges and straightens the page; add more pages, review them and save one PDF. Scanning is free on iPhone and iPad and free on Android with a ProperPDF watermark that Pro removes. The scan stays on the device.
| iPhone and iPad | Free |
|---|---|
| Android | Free, with a ProperPDF watermark on the saved file (Pro removes it) |
| Works offline | Yes |
| Files uploaded | No, processing happens on the device |
| Account needed | No |
| Requires | iOS 17 or later on iPhone and iPad; Android 8.0 or later |
How to scan a document in ProperPDF
- Open ProperPDF and tap Scan Document.
- Hold the phone over the page. The scanner detects the edges and captures it.
- Scan the remaining pages.
- Review the scanned pages, then save them as one PDF.
Getting a clean scan
Lay the page flat on a dark surface, use daylight or an even light, and avoid your phone's shadow. Scan each page straight on.
After scanning
Use Organize Pages to rotate or reorder pages, Merge PDF to attach the scan to another file, and Compress PDF (Pro) if it's too big to email.
Questions
Is scanning free in ProperPDF?
Yes. On Android the saved PDF carries a ProperPDF watermark unless you have Pro.
Does the scanner need internet?
No. Scanning and saving happen on the phone.