Is there a free online document scanner that works without an app?

Yes — BharatScan by BharatDocSeva. It works in Chrome (Android) and Safari (iOS) without any app installation. Edge detection, perspective correction, and PDF output are all free.

How does BharatScan work as a free online scanner?

BharatScan uses your browser's camera API and OpenCV.js (running locally) for edge detection and perspective correction. The result is output as a PDF using pdf-lib — all in your browser with no server involved.

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Free Online Document Scanner

BharatScan is a free online document scanner that works in your phone's browser — no app to download, no account to create, no storage used on your device. It's built specifically for scanning Indian government documents and producing PDFs that meet portal upload requirements.

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Tap BharatScan on the main page — no installation, no signup, works instantly.

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How It Works

Upload or Scan

Drop your PDF or tap BharatScan to capture directly from your device camera.

Scan Your Document

Point your camera at any document. BharatScan's real-time edge detection shows the detected boundary before you capture.

Download & Upload

Download your scanned PDF file and upload directly to your portal.

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100% Private

Files stay on your device. Never uploaded to any server.

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BharatScan Built-in

Scan physical documents with your phone camera instantly.

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Made for India

Calibrated for Indian government and job portal limits.

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Completely Free

No signup, no charges, no daily limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BharatScan completely free?

Yes. BharatScan is free with no hidden charges, no premium features, and no daily scan limits. It's free because it runs entirely in your browser — there are no server costs involved.

Which phones work with BharatScan?

Any smartphone with a rear camera and Chrome (Android) or Safari (iOS) works. Android 8+ and iOS 14+ are supported. No special hardware or camera permissions settings are needed beyond allowing camera access in your browser.

Does BharatScan work without Wi-Fi?

After the initial page load, BharatScan works offline. OpenCV.js for edge detection is cached by your browser. Scanning and PDF generation both work without internet — only the initial page load requires connectivity.

What makes BharatScan better than other free scanner apps?

BharatScan requires zero installation, zero storage on your phone, and produces PDFs pre-optimised for Indian government portal uploads. The integrated compression means scan-to-upload takes one workflow instead of two separate apps.