Phone Scan Cleanup
Turn phone photos of documents into clean, professional PDFs. Remove shadows, fix lighting, sharpen text — no scanner or app needed.
Phone photos of documents have shadows, uneven lighting, and washed-out text. Phone Scan Cleanup transforms messy photos into clean, high-contrast PDFs that look like they came from a professional scanner. Perfect for contracts, receipts, notes, and ID copies.
- ✓ Remove shadows and fix uneven lighting
- ✓ Black & White or Color Cleanup modes
- ✓ Works with any phone camera
- ✓ No installation — clean up scans in your browser
Drop your phone scan here
or click to browse files
Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP
Contracts & Legal Documents
Snap a photo of a signed contract and get a professional PDF instead of a dark, shadowy photo. Ready to email or archive.
Receipts & Expense Reports
Capture receipts with your phone for expense reports. Color Cleanup preserves logos and colors while removing shadows and glare.
Notes, Whiteboards & IDs
Convert handwritten notes, whiteboard sessions, or ID copies into clean, readable PDFs. Black & White mode makes text stand out.
How to Clean Up a Phone Scan
Upload your photo
Drag and drop or click to choose a file
Choose cleanup mode
Black & White or Color Cleanup
Download your PDF
Get your clean PDF instantly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phone Scan Cleanup?
It takes photos of documents from your phone camera and transforms them into clean, professional PDFs. It removes shadows, fixes lighting, and sharpens text for scanner-quality results.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WEBP. These are the standard formats used by phone cameras on both iPhone and Android.
What is the difference between Black & White and Color Cleanup?
Black & White converts to crisp black text on white background, like a scanner. Color Cleanup keeps colors while removing shadows and boosting contrast.
Is Phone Scan Cleanup free?
You can clean up a few scans for free. For unlimited usage, upgrade to the Pro plan at $3.99/month.
Does it work with any phone camera?
Yes. It works with photos from any phone — iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, or any Android device.
Can I make the text searchable?
This tool creates a clean PDF from your photo. To make text searchable, run the result through our OCR Scanner tool.