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Adobe’s mobile scanning app for capturing paper documents and creating searchable PDFs.

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About Adobe Scan

Adobe Scan is a free mobile scanning app for iOS and Android that converts physical documents, forms, receipts, business cards, and whiteboards into high-quality PDFs. It uses AI-powered tools for automatic edge detection, glare and shadow removal, perspective correction, and OCR to create searchable, editable PDFs from scanned content. Users can add drawings and markup to scans, save files as JPEGs, share via link or email, and upload to third-party cloud services. Scans are stored in Adobe Document Cloud and accessible across Acrobat desktop, web, and mobile apps.

Key features

  • Automatic edge detection and background cleaning for scans
  • AI correction for perspective, glare, and text sharpening
  • OCR to create searchable, editable PDFs from scans
  • Add drawings, shapes, and markup to scanned documents
  • Save scans as PDF or JPEG, share via link or email
  • Sync scans across Acrobat desktop, web, and mobile
Best for: Users who need to quickly digitize physical documents into searchable, editable PDFs on mobile devices, particularly those who use Adobe Acrobat across desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
Good for
  • Free to download and use for core scanning and sharing features
  • AI-powered tools automatically improve scan quality without manual adjustment
  • Direct integration with the Adobe Acrobat ecosystem for cross-device access and editing
Watch out for
  • Advanced features like password protection, file combination, and format conversion require an Acrobat Pro subscription
  • Only compatible with iOS 15 or later and Android 8.0 or later
  • Cross-device access to scans requires signing in with an Adobe ID

Adobe Scan at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Free
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 9, 2026

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Adobe Scan FAQ

How does Adobe Scan improve scan quality?
It uses AI to correct image perspective, sharpen handwritten or printed text, remove glares and shadows, and automatically detect document edges to clean backgrounds.
What export options are available for scanned files?
Scanned files can be exported as PDF, JPEG, or Word, and saved to local storage, an Adobe account, or connected cloud services like Dropbox or Google Drive.
How can I access my scans on multiple devices?
Sign in with an Adobe ID to access scans across Acrobat desktop, web, and mobile apps, with all changes syncing automatically.
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