How to Convert an Image to a Scanned PDF (JPG/PNG, Free & Private)
Turn a JPG, PNG, WebP, screenshot, or document photo into a scanned-looking PDF in your browser, with adjustable effects and no file upload required.
6 min
Look Scanned Blog
Notes on web development, PDF processing, and privacy-first tools — from the team behind Look Scanned.
How to Sign a PDF So It Looks Like You Printed, Signed, and Scanned It
Adding a digital signature is not enough when the recipient expects a scanned-looking signed copy. Here is the two-step workflow that matches the print-sign-scan aesthetic without a printer, and when this approach is the wrong choice.
11 min
How to Remove Metadata from a PDF Before Sharing
Your PDF may contain hidden metadata that reveals who you are, what software you used, and when you worked on it. Here is what to check, how to remove it, and when converting to a scan-style PDF handles the job more thoroughly than any metadata editor.
11 min
Is It Safe to Use Online PDF Tools for Sensitive Documents?
Online PDF tools can be safe for some files, but not all. Here is how I judge the risk, what to check before uploading anything, and when a local browser-based tool is the better option.
12 min
How to Flatten a PDF Before Sending It
Learn what flattening a PDF actually does, when it is enough, and when you should send a scanned-style PDF instead.
9 min
Scanned PDF vs Editable PDF: Which One Should You Send?
Unsure whether to send an editable PDF or a scanned copy? This guide explains when each one makes sense, where flattened PDFs fit, and which mistakes create unnecessary friction.
8 min
Black Bars Aren’t Redaction (Yes, the “Epstein Files” PDFs Reminded Everyone Again)
A quick, practical note on why black boxes in PDFs can fail, the simple checks I do before sending anything, and why I use Look Scanned for the final scan-style deliverable.
3 min
Convert Digital Invoices to Scanned PDFs for Client Submissions
Client requesting a scanned invoice? Learn how to convert your digital invoices into professional scanned PDFs in seconds — perfect for reimbursements, accounting, and official submissions.
6 min
How to Create Scanned Copies of Freelance Contracts (No Scanner Needed)
Need to submit a scanned copy of your freelance contract? Learn how to create professional scanned PDFs from digital contracts — no printer, no scanner, completely free and private.
6 min
How to Convert Word and Excel Files to Scanned PDF (Free & Private)
Need to submit a Word or Excel file as a scanned PDF? Learn how to convert Office documents to realistic scanned PDFs in seconds — no scanner needed, no file uploads, completely free.
5 min