Scan to PDF: Turn any document into a PDF

Frequently asked questions

• How can I ensure my scanned files are saved and accessible on all devices?

  Lumin automatically syncs your scanned PDFs across all devices when you're signed into your account. Files are securely stored in the cloud, allowing instant access from any smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  
  Simply log in to your Lumin account on any device to view, edit, and share your scanned documents seamlessly.

• How do I make a scanned PDF higher quality?

  Lumin's advanced OCR (optical character recognition) technology automatically enhances the quality of your scanned PDF by optimizing text clarity and image resolution.
  
  For best results when you scan a document to PDF, ensure good lighting, hold your device steady, and use auto-crop. You can also edit scanned PDF files afterward with enhanced text recognition and searchability.

• How do I scan documents using my Android?

  Download the Lumin app from Google Play Store, open it, and tap the scan icon.
  
  Position your Android camera over the document to scan as PDF, ensuring it's well-lit and flat. The app automatically detects edges and captures your scan in PDF format.
  
  You can adjust borders, apply filters, and create searchable scanned PDF files with built-in OCR technology.

• How do I scan documents using my iPhone?

  Install Lumin from the App Store, launch the app, and select the scan function. Lumin automatically detects boundaries and optimizes the image.
  
  The app provides editing tools for cropping, rotating, and enhancing before converting to scan PDF iPhone format with searchable OCR technology.

• Can I import photos of paper or whiteboards?

  Yes, Lumin can convert existing photos from your camera roll into high-quality PDFs. The app automatically detects document boundaries, corrects perspective distortion, and enhances readability.
  
  This works excellently for whiteboard photos, handwritten notes, receipts, and any paper documents you've previously photographed, making them searchable with OCR.

• Can I scan and import a business card?

  Absolutely! Lumin's scanner easily captures business cards and converts them to scanned PDF format. The OCR technology can extract contact information, making it searchable and editable.
  
  You can organize business cards into folders, share them digitally, or export contact details to your phone's address book for seamless networking management.

• Is it free to use?

  Yes, Lumin offers a free tier with basic scanning and OCR capabilities.
  
  Lumin Pro unlocks advanced features including text highlighting, underlining, strikethrough, adding images/shapes, creating fillable PDFs, merging documents, unlocking password-protected files, unlimited e-signatures, and raw PDF text editing.
  
  Upgrade to Pro for comprehensive PDF management and collaboration tools.

• Is the Scan to PDF tool safe?

  Yes, Lumin prioritizes your document security with enterprise-grade encryption and secure cloud storage.
  
  All scanned files are protected during transmission and storage. The app complies with industry security standards, ensuring your sensitive documents remain private and accessible only to you through your secure account login.
  
  Learn more about how Lumin keeps your data safe.