A small tool with a history

ScanYourPDF gives a digital PDF the appearance of a scan, without needing a printer and scanner. Cristian Lehuede is the project’s author.

Shared with the community in 2020

ScanYourPDF was featured on Hacker News in May 2020. That discussion is part of the project’s history, including questions about document handling. You can read the original conversation and see how the project has evolved.

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The application today

The current browser application applies scan effects and lets you add your own signature. PDF pages and signature images are processed on your device. Accounts, daily usage authorization, Analytics when enabled, and subscriptions still use network services.

The original community repository documents an earlier version with server-based tools. Its history should not be read as a description of the current application’s processing path. The current application lives at www.scanyourpdf.com.

A result you can inspect

The landing page uses a fictional sample and a result generated by the actual scan renderer. You can compare the images and download the files before choosing your own document. The practical guides explain readability, signature placement, file size and privacy limits.

ScanYourPDF adds a visual effect. It does not certify signatures, preserve an existing digital signature or guarantee acceptance by a recipient. Keep the original file when selectable text, form fields or accessibility structure matter.