Convert PDF to Scanned PDF
Turn any PDF into a realistic scanned copy without a scanner. 1PDF renders each page, washes it to a neutral photocopier gray, adds fine scanner grain and soft edge shading, and tilts the page by a barely-visible amount so it looks like it just came off the machine bed. Choose a subtle, medium, or strong effect, pick a resolution, and download a flattened image PDF at the original page size. The whole process runs locally in your browser, so the document never leaves your device.
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How to pdf to Scanned
- Upload the PDF you want to make look like a scan.
- Pick an effect strength and, if you like, a resolution and seed for the grain pattern.
- Download the scanned-style PDF and flip through a few pages to check the look.
Frequently asked questions
Will the text stay selectable after the effect?
No. Pages are flattened to images during the effect, so text becomes part of the picture and is no longer selectable, searchable, or copyable after download.
Does this add OCR text or actually scan my file?
Neither. The tool only mimics the look of a scan — a gray wash, slight rotation, grain, and edge shading. It does not add OCR text and it will not sharpen a blurry or dark original.
How is this different from the old-paper effect?
The old-paper effect warms pages into sepia parchment. This one keeps a neutral photocopier gray with a subtle crooked tilt, which suits documents that should look like freshly scanned copies rather than aged originals.
Can I keep a multi-page document looking consistent?
Yes. The same intensity is applied to every page, and the same seed reproduces the same tilt and grain, so a multi-page file keeps a uniform scanned look.