PDF Scanner · OCR · PDF Tools

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Paperly is your all-in-one PDF scanner for turning paper documents into clear, organized digital files. Scan, convert, extract text with OCR, compress, and sign — all from your phone.

Offline-first No subscription required English · Hindi · Gujarati OCR
Paperly My Scans screen showing scan, import, ID card and sign shortcuts
Scan

Scan documents to PDF

Use your camera or import images to create digital documents in seconds. Automatically detect page edges, adjust corners, crop, rotate, and enhance scans for a cleaner result. Scan multiple pages and combine them into a single PDF.

Paperly adjust edges screen with snap to size for A4, Letter and ID card
OCR

Extract text with OCR

Turn scanned pages and images into usable text. Paperly supports text recognition for English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Copy or share extracted text, save it as a text file, translate supported languages, or listen to the recognized text.

Paperly Tools screen with Extract text, Translate and other PDF tools
Compress

Compress PDF files

Need to meet a file-size limit for an online form or application? Reduce PDF size with adjustable compression settings. Choose between smaller files and better image quality, or set a target size in KB.

Paperly export screen with compression slider and password protection
All-in-one

Powerful PDF tools

Manage your documents without switching between multiple apps.

  • Merge PDF files and split documents into separate pages
  • Convert images to PDF and export pages as JPG or PNG
  • Reorder, add, remove, or extract PDF pages
  • Open, view, share, and print PDF documents
  • Protect supported PDF files with a password
Paperly page reorder screen with drag to reorder and export toolbar
Sign & edit

Sign and edit documents

Add your signature by drawing it, typing your name, or importing a signature image. Save signatures for reuse, annotate pages, add watermarks, and redact sensitive information before exporting.

Paperly filters screen with Magic Color, sign, watermark, annotate and redact tools

Scan ID cards

Capture both sides of an ID card and arrange them on an A4 page for printing. Choose supported layouts for organizing one or multiple cards.

Keep documents private

Paperly is designed with an offline-first approach. Your documents are processed locally for supported workflows, with no cloud account required for core scanning and PDF tasks. Protect selected files in a private vault using supported device authentication.

Free PDF scanner

Turn paper into practical digital documents.

Get document scanning, OCR, PDF conversion, compression, signatures, and document management without subscription paywalls. Perfect for receipts, notes, invoices, forms, and everyday paperwork.