Scan Hero: PDF Scanner Download
For iOS

Scan, Sign & Share Documents from Your Phone

Scan Hero turns any document into a PDF or image in seconds. Sign, edit, and share paperwork from anywhere — no scanner required.

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Scan to PDF, JPG, or TXT Instantly

Point your camera at any document and Scan Hero captures a clean, properly framed scan in seconds. Choose your output format — PDF, JPG, or TXT — and adjust quality settings from low to high depending on what you need.

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Extract Text with Built-In OCR

Scan Hero's OCR technology reads your scanned documents and pulls out the text so you can copy, edit, or search it. Supports 15 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and more.

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Digitize Passports and ID Cards

Dedicated Passport and ID Card scanning modes use a guided frame to capture identity documents accurately every time. No more blurry photos of important credentials — get a clean digital copy in one tap.

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Sign Documents Right on Your Screen

Create and save your signature once, then drop it onto any scanned document whenever you need it. Apply filters, adjust brightness, and fine-tune the look of your scan — all without leaving the app.

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Read QR Codes with the Same App

Switch to QR mode and point your camera at any QR code to read it instantly. No need for a separate barcode app — it's built right into the same scanning interface you already use every day.

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Share as PDF, Image, or ZIP in One Tap

When you're ready to send, choose exactly how your document goes out: as a PDF, a flat image, or a ZIP of multiple images. Share via Mail, iMessage, or any app on your device without any extra steps.

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Built for real users

This is for you if…

01 · For

Small business owners and freelancers

Stop hunting for a flatbed scanner every time a client needs a signed contract. Scan Hero lets you capture, sign, and send business documents from wherever you're working — the office, a coffee shop, or a client's site. Your paperwork keeps up with your pace.

02 · For

Remote workers and home office users

Working from home doesn't mean you have access to office equipment. Scan Hero turns your iPhone into a full document scanner so you can digitize invoices, receipts, and forms without any extra hardware. Sync everything to iCloud and access it from any iOS device.

03 · For

Travelers and people on the go

Passports, boarding passes, hotel confirmations — Scan Hero's dedicated ID and Passport modes capture identity documents cleanly every time. Store digital copies securely behind Face ID so your most important documents are always on hand, wherever you are.

04 · For

Students and academic users

Use Book Mode to scan two-page spreads from textbooks without cutting the spine. Extract text with OCR for quick note-taking, or save lecture handouts and assignment sheets as organized PDFs. Keep your coursework paperless and easy to search.

05 · For

Administrative and office professionals

Handle high-volume document management without a dedicated scanner on every desk. Scan, annotate, and share multipage PDFs in a few taps. Use the Hide tool to redact sensitive information before sharing, and protect files with Face ID for an extra layer of security.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered

What file formats can Scan Hero export to?
Scan Hero exports documents as PDF or JPG image files. When sharing, you can also bundle multiple images into a ZIP file. The OCR feature can additionally extract document text, which you can copy as plain text.
Does Scan Hero work without an internet connection?
Core scanning, cropping, filtering, and PDF creation all work offline. OCR text recognition and iCloud sync require a network connection. You can scan and save documents locally at any time, even without Wi-Fi or cellular data.
What are the different camera modes available?
Scan Hero includes Single Mode for one page at a time, Multi Mode for two pages at once, Book Mode for open book spreads, ID Card and Passport modes for identity documents, and QR Mode for reading QR codes — all accessible from the same camera screen.
Which languages does the OCR text recognition support?
OCR is available for English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, Japanese, and Portuguese — 15 languages in total. Language selection is available in the OCR settings.
How do I add my signature to a scanned document?
With a Premium subscription, you can draw your signature directly on screen, save it, and insert it into any scanned document whenever needed. You can store multiple signatures and reposition or resize them on the page before finalizing.
Can I protect my scanned documents from unauthorized access?
Yes. Scan Hero supports Face ID and passcode lock to prevent unauthorized access to your scans. You can also use the Hide tool (Premium) to redact sensitive information within a document before sharing it with others.
How does iCloud sync work across my devices?
When iCloud sync is enabled, all your scans are automatically backed up and mirrored across your iOS devices signed into the same Apple ID. This means a document scanned on your iPhone appears on your iPad without any manual transfer.
What is included in the free version vs. the Premium subscription?
The free version covers scanning, basic editing (crop, filters, perspective), multi-page documents, sharing, and QR scanning. Premium adds OCR text recognition, HD quality scanning, electronic signatures, the Highlight and Hide annotation tools, and unlimited scanning and sharing.

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Join over 29 million people who've ditched the desktop scanner. Download Scan Hero, capture your first document in under a minute, and keep your paperwork under control from anywhere.