LookScanned.io — A PDF Scanner in Your Browser
Sound familiar? You need to send a "scanned" document but don't have a scanner at hand. Or you need to give a digital PDF the appearance of a paper original. Previously, this required printing the file and scanning it again. Now there's a more elegant solution — LookScanned.io.
What is this project?
LookScanned.io is a pure frontend application that transforms your PDF files into documents that look scanned. The entire process happens directly in your browser, without the need for printers, scanners, or additional software.
The project has garnered over 3 thousand stars on GitHub and continues to grow actively. The main advantage is that it operates entirely on the client side, ensuring your data remains private.
Who is this for?
- Office workers who need to simulate paper document workflows
- Freelancers working with clients who require "official" scans
- Students submitting assignments in a "scanned" format
- Lawyers and accountants working with digital copies
Key Features
1. Complete Privacy
All processing happens in your browser. Not a single byte of your data is sent to the server. This is especially important for confidential documents.
2. Works Offline
The application is available as a PWA (Progressive Web App). After your first visit to the site, you can use it without an internet connection.
3. Real-time Preview
You see changes in real time — the original and processed document are displayed side by side:
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4. Flexible Settings
You can adjust processing parameters to achieve the most realistic appearance:
- Scan "noise" intensity
- Page rotation angle
- Brightness and contrast
5. Cross-platform Compatibility
Works on all modern devices — from computers to smartphones. No additional software installation required.
Technical Details
The project is built on:
- Vue.js — frontend framework
- PDF.js — library for working with PDFs in the browser
- Magica — ImageMagick implementation for the web
For local development, you need:
npm run dev # Запуск dev-сервера
npm run build # Сборка проекта
Practical Applications
- Legal documents — giving digital copies the appearance of official papers
- Academic work — submitting "scanned" assignments to professors
- Accounting — creating scans for electronic archives
- Remote work — simulating paper document workflows
LookScanned.io is: ✅ A simple solution to a complex problem ✅ Complete data privacy ✅ Works anywhere there's a browser
Especially recommended for:
- Freelancers working with conservative clients
- Office workers in remote work conditions
- Everyone who's tired of printers and scanners
Try it right now: lookscanned.io
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