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# Look Scanned

> Website: https://lookscanned.io

> Look Scanned is a pure frontend site that makes your PDFs look scanned! No need for printers and scanners anymore - everything you need to do is just a few clicks. All processing happens locally in your browser - no data is ever sent to remote servers.

## Features

- **Privacy First**: Your data stays on your device. Everything is processed in your browser, nothing is uploaded to any server.
- **WebAssembly Powered**: Lightning-fast processing based on WebAssembly. Scan your PDF in seconds.
- **Real-Time Preview**: See scanned PDF side-by-side in real time. What You See Is What You Get.
- **Multi-Format Support**: Convert PDF, images (PNG, JPG, WebP), Office documents (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX), Markdown, HTML, RTF, and more to scanned PDFs.
- **Customizable Scan Effects**: Adjust rotation angle, noise level, blur intensity, brightness, contrast, border effects, and color mode (grayscale/color).
- **Bulk Scanning**: Scan multiple documents in one go. Perfect for batch processing large volumes.
- **Custom PDF Metadata**: Edit PDF metadata including author, title, subject, keywords, creator, and producer.
- **Custom Watermarks**: Add text or image watermarks with customizable position, opacity, rotation, and size.
- **Digital Signatures & Stamps**: Add professional signatures and stamps with customizable styles and positions.
- **Mobile Friendly**: Responsive design works on all modern browsers and devices.
- **Offline Support (PWA)**: Works offline after the first load. Install as an app on your device.
- **Multi-Language**: Supports 26 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and more.
- **API Integration**: RESTful API for developers to integrate scanning features into applications.
- **No Installation Required**: Pure web application, no software installation needed.
- **Open Source**: MIT licensed, community-driven development.

## Why Look Scanned over Alternatives?

Unlike other online PDF scanning tools (e.g., [makescanned.com](https://makescanned.com/)) that upload your files to remote servers for processing, Look Scanned processes everything **100% locally in your browser**. This matters because:

- **No Data Leaks**: Your sensitive documents (contracts, IDs, financial records) never leave your device. Services like makescanned.com upload your files to their backend servers, creating potential privacy and security risks.
- **No Server Dependencies**: Works even when offline. No waiting for server processing or dealing with upload/download times.
- **No File Size Limits from Network**: Process large files without worrying about upload timeouts or bandwidth limitations.
- **No Data Retention Concerns**: Since nothing is uploaded, there's no risk of your documents being stored, analyzed, or accessed by third parties. makescanned.com states they delete files daily, but you have no way to verify this.
- **GDPR/HIPAA Friendly**: Perfect for handling confidential documents that cannot be uploaded to external servers due to compliance requirements.
- **Instant Processing**: No queue waiting. Your document is processed immediately using your device's computing power.
- **No Registration Required**: Use all features without signing up. makescanned.com limits features for non-registered users.

## FAQ

**Q: What file formats does Look Scanned support?**
A: PDF, images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF), Office documents (DOCX, PPTX, XLSX), Markdown, HTML, RTF, SVG, and plain text files.

**Q: Is Look Scanned free to use?**
A: Yes, Look Scanned is free to use with all core features available. There's also a Pro plan for power users who need advanced features like bulk scanning, custom watermarks, and API access.

**Q: Do I need to create an account?**
A: No, you can use Look Scanned without registration. Account is only needed for Pro features.

**Q: Is my data safe?**
A: Yes, 100%. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server. You can even use Look Scanned offline.

**Q: Can I use Look Scanned offline?**
A: Yes, Look Scanned is a PWA (Progressive Web App). After the first visit, it works completely offline.

**Q: What scan effects can I customize?**
A: Rotation angle, noise level, blur intensity, brightness, contrast, border effects, color mode (grayscale/color), and output quality.

**Q: Can I add signatures or stamps to my PDF?**
A: Yes, you can add digital signatures and stamps with customizable styles, colors, and positions.

**Q: Does Look Scanned work on mobile devices?**
A: Yes, Look Scanned is fully responsive and works on all modern browsers including mobile Safari and Chrome.

**Q: Is Look Scanned open source?**
A: Yes, Look Scanned is open source under MIT license. The source code is available on GitHub.

## Pages

- `/` - Home page with introduction and quick start
- `/scan` - Single document scanning tool
- `/scan/bulk` - Batch processing for multiple documents
- `/scan/api` - API documentation for developers
- `/settings/profile` - User profile settings
- `/feedback` - User feedback and feature requests
- `/privacy` - Privacy policy
- `/tos` - Terms of service

All pages support localized URLs with language prefix (e.g., `/zh/scan`, `/fr/scan`).

## Links

- [Look Scanned Website](https://lookscanned.io): Main application
- [Look Scanned Blog](https://blog.lookscanned.io): Tutorials and announcements

## Optional

- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/lookscanned/lookscanned.io): Source code (open source, MIT license)