PlainScan: Photos to PDF
Convert, Compress & Merge
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Get documents ready to send or submit. Turn photos into PDFs, convert Word files, and merge or compress PDFs in one app.
Turn photos into PDFs, convert PDF to Word, combine documents and prepare smaller files for sharing. PlainScan brings document scanning, conversion, compression, OCR and AI assistance together in one workspace for study, work and everyday paperwork.
Whether you are submitting an assignment, preparing client documents or organizing business files, keep your document tasks moving from one app.
TURN PHOTOS INTO PDFs
Convert JPG and PNG images into PDF documents. Combine multiple photos, arrange them in the order you need and choose page sizes and margins. Prepare documents for sharing, printing or uploading.
CONVERT DOCUMENTS
Convert PDF to Word when you need an editable document, or turn Word and DOCX files into PDFs for sharing. Work with Excel and PowerPoint conversions, and export PDF pages as JPG or PNG images.
COMPRESS, MERGE AND ORGANIZE
Reduce PDF file size before sending an attachment or uploading a document. Combine PDF files into one, split documents by page range, and rotate, crop or reorder pages. Add watermarks and page numbers to organize your files.
SCAN DOCUMENTS
Capture paper documents with your camera. Use automatic edge detection, perspective correction and multi-page scanning to create digital PDFs.
EXTRACT TEXT WITH OCR
Turn text in images and scanned pages into editable content. Copy text for notes, assignments and office work. Pro tools also support searchable PDFs and OCR conversion to Word and Excel.
SIGN AND PROTECT
Add your signature to PDF documents without printing them. Protect PDFs with a password and remove document metadata before sharing. Use Pro form tools to work with fillable PDFs.
WORK WITH AI
Summarize documents and ask questions with Chat with PDF. Rewrite, proofread or translate text, and turn study materials into flashcards and quizzes.
HANDLE EVERYDAY BUSINESS TASKS
Create invoices with client details, itemized charges, taxes and discounts. Convert bank statements and receipts into Excel with Pro tools to support your recordkeeping.
READ AND MANAGE FILES
View PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Organize files into folders, mark favorites and share finished documents from your device.
PlainScan includes free tools and optional Pro features. Some features require an internet connection. Available features and usage limits depend on your plan.
From your first photo to your finished document, get your files ready with PlainScan.
Privacy Policy: https://plainscan.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://plainscan.com/terms
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We’ve improved performance and fixed bugs for a smoother PlainScan experience. Our updated App Store listing makes it easier to explore PDF conversion, document scanning, PDF compression and merging tools.
The developer, Vaavix Technologies Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Vaavix technologies Limited
- Size
- 38.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Yearly Premium $49.99
- PlainScan Monthly $7.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Vaavix Technologies Limited
