Key takeaways
- Osd-Scan is free with no account, no email, no trial and no watermark.
- There are no page limits and no daily limits.
- Files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
- It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.
Many "free" scanners have a catch: you scan a page, and then you are asked to create an account, start a trial or accept a watermark before you can save. Osd-Scan has none of that.
What "free" means at Osd-Scan
- No sign-up. No account, email or password — ever.
- No watermark. Your PDF looks exactly like your scan.
- No limits. Scan as many pages and documents as you need.
- No uploads. Everything runs on your device, so your documents stay private.
- No install needed. It works in the browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.
What you get
| Feature | Included free |
|---|---|
| Live camera with auto edge detection and auto-capture | Yes |
| Perspective correction and curved-page flattening | Yes |
| Shadow removal and 6 cleanup filters | Yes |
| Multi-page PDF | Yes |
| OCR in 24 languages (searchable text) | Yes |
| 24 PDF tools: merge, split, compress, sign, protect, edit… | Yes |
| 12 interface languages, including Hebrew and Arabic | Yes |
How to scan in 30 seconds
- Open osd-scan.com/scan on your phone or computer.
- Tap Scan with camera (or import photos you already took).
- Hold the camera over the page — a blue outline finds the edges and the page is captured automatically.
- Add more pages, pick a filter, and tap Save PDF.
How it compares
Popular scanner apps such as Adobe Scan each have strengths, but many require an account, push a subscription or store your scans in their cloud. If you want something that is free, private and works without registration, Osd-Scan is built for that. See the detailed Osd-Scan vs Adobe Scan comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Osd-Scan free?
The website is supported by ads. Because all processing happens on your own device, we don't pay for servers to handle your files, which keeps it free for everyone.
Is there a watermark on the PDF?
No. Scans and PDFs are saved exactly as you made them, with no logo or watermark.
Is there a page or file limit?
No fixed limit. Very large jobs are limited only by your device's memory.
Do I have to give my email?
No. You never need an email address, account or password to scan or use any PDF tool.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, scanning and most tools keep working even if your connection drops, because nothing is sent to a server.