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How to Scan Documents to PDF

By Alex Rivera · Updated July 2026 · 5 min read

You've taken photos of a document with your phone. Now you need to send them as a single PDF. Instead of attaching multiple images, you can combine them into one professional PDF.

Why convert scans to PDF?

How to convert scans to PDF

  1. Open PDFly's Scan to PDF tool.
  2. Upload your scanned images — JPG, PNG, or WebP.
  3. Choose your page size and orientation.
  4. Click process and download your PDF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I convert photos from my phone to PDF?

Yes — upload photos from your phone and convert them to PDF.

Will the PDF be searchable?

No — scanned images are not searchable unless you OCR them.

Can I choose the order of pages?

Most tools use the order you uploaded. Reorder before processing if needed.