Paper to PDF

Scan a piece of paper from your phone and convert it into a PDF file.
Your phone most likely has a really powerful camera that we can use to make a PDF. Let's find a scanning app that works well for you and then send it up to our Google Drive. So you can share and store it.
Adobe Scan
Scan documents to PDF with Adobe Scan app | Adobe Acrobat
Download the free Adobe Scan mobile app to scan anything into a PDF using your mobile device. Scan documents, whiteboards, forms, receipts and more.
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Now scan something and define the edges
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Save that PDF, it looks great!
Share it
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Android Users
The Google Drive app on Android has a built-in scanner! Scan your files and add them to the correct folder all in one scan. What a time to be alive!
Open the Google Drive app .
In the bottom right, tap Add .
Tap Scan .
Take a photo of the document you'd like to scan.
Adjust scan area: Tap Crop .
Take photo again: Tap Re-scan current page .
Scan another page: Tap Add .
To save the finished document, tap Done .
Google Drive - Apps on Google Play
Google Drive is a safe place to back up and access all your files from any device. Easily invite others to view, edit, or leave comments on any of your files or folders.  With Drive, you can:  • Safely store and access your files anywhere • Quickly access recent and important files • Search for files by name and content • Share and set permissions for files and folders • View your content on the go while offline • Receive notifications about important activity on your files • Use your device’s camera to scan paper documents  Learn more about Google Apps update policy: https://support.google.com/a/answer/6288871  Google accounts get 15GB of storage free, shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. For additional storage, you can upgrade to a premium subscription plan as an in-app purchase. Subscriptions start at $1.99/month for 100 GB in the US, and can vary by region.  Google Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en_US/policies/privacy Google Drive Terms of Service: https://www.google.com/drive/terms-of-service
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