Make your PDF look scanned

Adjust the scanned-paper effect, compare the result, and download your PDF.

Files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to SuperTextHub. Supported input types: PDF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG.

How to make a PDF look scanned

1. Drop in your PDF — or click Try a sample to load the demo document first.
2. Pick a preset — Light scan, Black & white document, or Paper texture. The preview re-renders the current page live as you switch.
3. Check every page — flip through pages under the preview.
4. Download the PDF — your original file is never modified.

Compare the scan effects on the same file

These three PDFs were produced by this tool on 2026-10-09 from the same 3-page demo document (2.4 KB as a text PDF):

• Light scan output — 1.9 MB. Subtle tone and texture; the default for readable text.
• Black & white document output — 1.1 MB. High contrast, minimal texture; the smallest file of the three.
• Paper texture output — 2.7 MB. Warm tone, grain, and shadow; the most like an older scanner.

What changes in the exported PDF

• The output is an image-based PDF — the original selectable text layer is not kept.
• Page count and order match the input.
• Page size is scaled up for clarity: a US-Letter page (612×792 pt) exports at 1071×1386 pt.
• Your input file is untouched — the scanned version is a new file you download.

Keep text readable with a light effect

Noise, rotation, and blur make a scan look real, but pushed too far they make text hard to read. The Light scan default keeps printed text crisp; if the preview smudges, pull blur and noise back down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this upload my file?

No. The file is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to SuperTextHub.

Is this an OCR tool?

No. It creates a scanned-looking PDF, not extracted text.

What file types work?

PDF, JPG, JPEG, and PNG.

Can I process multiple PDFs?

Not yet. The tool converts one file at a time — run it again for each additional file.