How to make a PDF look scanned online

Upload your document or image and choose options: add a slight page tilt, scan-style noise, and a dirty black background around the edges. You can export in color or black and white, and force A4 size for a consistent scanned-document look. The result is a new PDF that looks like it was scanned on a flatbed scanner.

Supported formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, WebP

Convert a PDF to scanned look, or turn a photo (JPG, PNG, WebP) or a TIFF image into a scanned-style PDF. Ideal for making digital documents look like physical scans, adding a realistic scan effect to images, or creating A4-sized scanned-style PDFs for submissions.

Why use a scanned-look PDF?

A PDF that looks scanned is useful when you need to submit a document that appears to be a physical scan: add scan effect to PDF online, make an image look like a scanned document, or get a dirty background and slight tilt for a more authentic look. Free tool, no registration.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a PDF look scanned without a scanner?

Yes. Upload your PDF or image and the tool applies tilt, noise, and a scan-style background. You get a new PDF that looks like it was scanned.

Is the scanned-look PDF free?

Yes. PDFtoSCAN is free to use, with no sign-up. Upload, adjust options, and download your scanned-style PDF.

Can I force A4 size for my document?

Yes. Enable "Force A4 size" to fit your content onto an A4 page with a scan-style dirty black background in the margins.

What file types can I convert to scanned look?

You can upload PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF, or WebP. The output is always a PDF with a scanned appearance.