PNG to Scanned PDF
Give PNG screenshots, diagrams and document images a scanned-paper finish. Keep small lettering legible, choose a paper background and download the result as a PDF.
You can print the file as a PDF using your browser. Click the button below, choose 'Save as PDF', and then select the generated PDF again to improve the results.
Scan Settings
Paper Settings
Paper size of the output PDF and how pages are placed on the sheetEach page keeps its original size.
Signatures and Stamps Settings
A document stamp or signature is a light mark, text, or image added to the background of a document. It's often used to show ownership, protect the document, or add signatures.Watermark Settings
A document watermark is a light mark, text, or image added to the background of a document. It's often used to show ownership, protect the document, or add a label like 'CONFIDENTIAL' or 'DRAFT'.PDF Metadata Settings
PDF metadata is information about a PDF document that describes its content, authorship, and other properties. It helps with organizing, searching, and categorizing the document without reading its actual content.How to turn a PNG screenshot into a scanned PDF
- Select the original full-resolution PNG screenshot, diagram or document image.
- Choose a paper background and use gentle blur and noise, checking small text and thin lines in the preview.
- Select “Generate Scanned PDF”, then “Download Scanned PDF” to save the screenshot with the scan effect as a PDF page.
Supported formats
- PDF.pdf
- Images.jpg .png .webp .heic
- OFD.ofd
- Word.docx
- PowerPoint.pptx
- Excel.xlsx .xls .csv .ods
- EPUB.epub
- Markdown.md
- Web page.html
- Rich text.rtf
- Vector image.svg
- Plain text.txt
EPUB is experimental: DRM-free, reflowable EPUB 2/3 with horizontal text, laid out on A4 pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a screenshot look like a scanned document?
Yes. Select the PNG screenshot, place it on paper and apply a light scan effect. The result is a PDF page, useful for turning a digital screen capture into a scanned-looking copy.
What happens to transparent areas in a PNG?
Transparent areas show the paper underneath when the image is placed on the page. Choose the paper background before previewing the scan effect.
Should I use PNG or JPG for text and diagrams?
Use the original PNG when you have one: it avoids introducing JPEG compression artifacts around letters and thin lines. Keep the scan effect light enough to preserve those details.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Standard scanning and bulk scanning both run locally in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Is it free, and is there a limit?
Standard scanning is free and needs no signup. Free scans have a fixed daily limit; Pro lifts it and also unlocks bulk scanning, an ad-free workspace and API access.