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Turn paper and whiteboards into PDFs

Scan documents in a snap.

With the Adobe Scan app, easily capture and convert documents, forms, business cards, and whiteboards into high-quality PDFs. And with different capture modes along with automatic boundary detection, you can get the best scans every time.

AI-enhanced scans

Cleaner, smarter and easier.

Adobe Scan uses AI to correct image perspective, sharpen handwritten or printed text, and remove glares and shadows. With OCR (optical character recognition), you can convert scanned documents into editable, searchable PDF files instantly. Easily extract text, and type new text in custom fonts that match the original file.

Draw on scans or save as JPEGs

Do more with your scans.

Adobe Scan allows you to add drawings or shapes with markup tools right in the app. Save files as JPEGs for more flexibility and incorporate them into documents. Share scans with a link or email — or upload them to your favorite cloud apps.

Powerful tools included

Free to download.

Adobe Scan is completely free to download. Create scans and share your PDFs with a few clicks. Want to do even more? Start a free trial of Adobe Acrobat Pro to combine files, convert documents to different formats, protect PDFs with passwords, and access advanced editing tools across devices.

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Easily scan documents to PDF.

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Organize your scans.

File your documents hassle-free. Adobe Scan allows you to quickly save files with recommended filenames and dates and to organize them into custom folders. Saved scans can be accessed on the Acrobat desktop, web, or mobile application.

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Open in Acrobat.

Open scans in Acrobat desktop, web, or mobile app to fill out forms, sign documents, add notes or comments to PDFs, and review with others.

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Frequently asked questions.

How does Adobe Scan compare to other scanner apps?
Adobe Scan goes beyond basic camera scanning. While other apps may only capture an image, Adobe Scans automatically detects edges, cleans backgrounds, and enhances text clarity. It also integrates directly with Acrobat, so your scans are instantly editable and searchable.
How do I password-protect my scanned PDFs?
  1. After saving your scan, open it in Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu and select Protect PDF.
  3. Choose Set Password, enter your desired password, and tap Apply.
  4. Your PDF is now protected, and you can securely share it with others.
How can I export my scanned files?
  1. Open a scanned file in Adobe Scan.
  2. Tap Share or Open in Acrobat.
  3. Choose your export format — PDF, JPEG, or Word.
  4. Save to local storage, your Adobe account, or a connected cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive.
Can I add notes or markup to scanned documents?
Yes. Open the scanned PDF in Acrobat and use the Comment or Markup tools to highlight text, draw, or insert sticky notes. Any changes sync across devices automatically.
What devices work with Adobe Scan?
Adobe Scan is compatible with:
• iOS 15 or later
• Android 8.0 or later

You can sign in with your Adobe ID to access the same files on desktop and mobile through the Acrobat web app.
Does Adobe Scan store content securely?
Adobe Scan encrypts files in transit and at rest to keep your content private. Your scans are stored in your Adobe Document Cloud storage, accessible only to you unless you choose to share them.