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Scan documents on iPhone with OCR, auto-crop, multi-page PDF export, signatures, and secure storage using DocFila.
Read more → ScanningScan documents on Android with OCR, auto-crop, multi-page PDF export, signatures, and secure storage using DocFila.
Read more → ScanningScan receipts to PDF with OCR, expense-ready text, clean crops, and secure organization in DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsCompress a PDF on iPhone for email, upload, or storage with DocFila. Compression runs on your device; how much a file shrinks depends on the PDF.
Read more → PDF ToolsCompress a PDF on Android for email, upload, or storage with DocFila. Compression runs on your device; how much a file shrinks depends on the PDF.
Read more → E-SignatureSign a PDF on Android with a drawn or typed electronic signature, date fields, and instant sharing in DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsConvert a PDF to an editable Word (.docx) file on iPhone with DocFila. The conversion runs on DocFila's online service and does not read scanned images.
Read more → PDF ToolsConvert Word (.docx) documents to PDF on iPhone with DocFila, then share, sign or store the PDF. The conversion runs on your device.
Read more → PDF ToolsRedact a PDF on iPhone by permanently covering sensitive text, IDs, account numbers, and private details with DocFila.
Read more → SecurityPassword protect a PDF on iPhone before sending contracts, IDs, tax files, or private documents with DocFila.
Read more → ID PhotosMake a passport photo on Android with DocFila: pick the document size, frame the photo against the guide, optionally replace the background, and export a print sheet. DocFila does not check the photo against the issuer's rules.
Read more → OCRExtract text from images on iPhone with OCR for receipts, notes, screenshots, forms, and scanned documents using DocFila.
Read more → OCRExtract text from images on Android with OCR for receipts, notes, screenshots, forms, and scanned PDFs using DocFila.
Read more → ContractsScan contracts to PDF with OCR, clean page crops, signatures, secure storage, and sharing workflows in DocFila.
Read more → BusinessScan invoices to PDF with OCR, vendor details, dates, totals, clean crops, and organized storage in DocFila.
Read more → ReceiptsScan receipts for taxes with OCR, expense categories, searchable PDF storage, and safer organization in DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsRedact a PDF on Android by permanently hiding sensitive text, IDs, account numbers, and private details in DocFila.
Read more → SecurityPassword protect a PDF on Android before sending contracts, IDs, tax files, or private documents with DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsMerge PDFs on iPhone into one file for contracts, reports, applications, receipts, and client packets using DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsMerge PDFs on Android into one organized file for forms, reports, contracts, applications, and receipts with DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsSplit a PDF on iPhone into single-page files with DocFila, then save or share the pages you need.
Read more → PDF ToolsSplit a PDF on Android into single-page files with DocFila, then save or share the pages you need.
Read more → PDF ToolsRotate PDF pages on iPhone permanently to fix sideways scans, forms, receipts, and reports using DocFila.
Read more → PDF ToolsDelete pages from a PDF on iPhone to remove blanks, duplicates, mistakes, and private sections with DocFila.
Read more → ID PhotosMake a passport photo at home with DocFila: pick the document size, frame the photo against the guide, optionally replace the background, and export. DocFila does not check the photo against the issuer's rules.
Read more → DesktopDownload DocFila for macOS as a signed DMG, drag it to Applications, and open PDFs straight from Finder. macOS 12 or later, Apple silicon and Intel, free to start.
Read more → DesktopInstall DocFila on Windows 10 or 11 with the signed desktop installer, or use the web app from Edge or Chrome.
Read more → DesktopInstall DocFila on Linux with the native .deb for Ubuntu 24.04 or later, or as a desktop web app on Fedora, Arch and other distros with a Chromium browser.
Read more → ReviewsHow to choose a document scanner app for your workflow. See how DocFila connects scanning, PDF editing and signing, and compare Apple Notes, Drive and Adobe Scan. Not a ranking.
Read more → PDF ToolsEdit text, add images and signatures, and reorganise pages in a PDF on iPhone. Free, no Adobe account. Most PDF tools run on your device.
Read more → PDF ToolsEdit PDF text, images, and pages on any Android phone. Free, no Adobe subscription. Most PDF tools run on your device.
Read more → PDF ToolsCombine multiple PDFs into one file. Free, on-device, no upload. iPhone, Android, and web.
Read more → PDF ToolsSplit a PDF into single-page files, or keep just the pages you need. Free, fast, on your device.
Read more → PDF ToolsRotate one page or every page of a PDF — permanently, so the rotation sticks when shared. Free on iPhone, Android, and web.
Read more → PDF ToolsRemove unwanted pages from a PDF. Free, on-device, no upload. iPhone, Android, web.
Read more → PDF ToolsAdd page numbers to a PDF — top or bottom, left, centre or right, with a format you choose. Free, on your device.
Read more → PDF ToolsTurn one or many JPGs into a single PDF. Free, no watermark, on iPhone, Android, and the web.
Read more → PDF ToolsStrip the password from PDFs you own when you no longer need encryption. Free, secure, on iPhone, Android, and web.
Read more → TranslationTranslate a PDF with DocFila into one of 20 languages. You get a bilingual PDF with the original text and the translation, page by page. Cloud AI; the layout is not preserved.
Read more → ID PhotosMake a passport or ID photo on iPhone: crop to the document's exact size, use the issuer's head-size guide, swap the background and print a sheet. DocFila does not check or certify the photo.
Read more → ScanningScan both sides of an ID, driver's license, or insurance card onto one PDF page with DocFila's ID Card mode. Free, on iPhone and Android.
Read more → ScanningScan a multi-page document into one PDF — auto-capture, OCR, deskew. Free to start on iPhone and Android.
Read more → DesignDesign and print a flyer with the flyer templates in DocFila Studio, for events, sales, services, and more.
Read more → ProductivityScan a business card with DocFila, check the extracted fields, and save the contact to your phone. AI field extraction on the mobile apps.
Read more → LegalWhat an employment contract should cover, clause by clause, and how to build one with DocFila's Employment Contracts builder for 21 countries. Not legal advice.
Read more → CareersResign professionally without burning bridges. Four types of resignation letter — two-week notice, immediate, retirement, and career change — and how to write each.
Read more → ProductivityOrganize PDFs and scans on iPhone with a simple folder structure, consistent file names and an original-copy check. Build a document routine with DocFila.
Read more → SharingSend large files with DocFila: DocTransfer links up to 5 GB without an account, an encrypted 15-minute Drop link, or a nearby transfer over the same Wi-Fi.
Read more → MeasureMeasure an object from a photo or the camera view with DocFila: mark a reference object of known size, then mark the object. Not AR, no accuracy claim.
Read more → PDF ToolsConvert PDF files to editable Word documents (.docx) on iPhone, Android, and the web. How well formatting carries over depends on the PDF.
Read more → PDF ToolsConvert Word documents (.docx) to professional PDF files for free. Step-by-step guide for iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and the web.
Read more → PDF ToolsShrink large PDF files for email, web upload, and storage. How much a PDF shrinks depends on the file: image-heavy scans shrink most, text PDFs may shrink little.
Read more → AI & OCRPull editable text out of a photo, screenshot, or scan with DocFila's OCR. Runs on your device for Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Devanagari text.
Read more → E-SignaturesSign any PDF on your iPhone with a drawn, typed or saved signature, or send it to other people for electronic signature. Free to use. Not legal advice.
Read more → AI ToolsRemove the background from a photo with DocFila: AI cut-out on DocFila's online photo service, then choose a new background colour. Useful for product photos, profile pictures, and ID photos.
Read more → PDF ToolsFill out any PDF form on iPhone or Android — interactive or flat — with text, checkboxes, dates, and your e-signature. Free, no signup.
Read more → CareersWhat makes a resume template friendly to Applicant Tracking Systems — single column, standard headings, selectable text — and how to pick one in DocFila's CV Builder.
Read more → CareersWrite a cover letter that gets read. Structure, an example, AI-assisted drafting in DocFila, and the 5 mistakes that get cover letters skipped.
Read more → BusinessCreate a professional invoice: what to include, payment terms, and how to make an invoice PDF in DocFila.
Read more → LegalWhat a residential lease should cover, clause by clause, and how to build and sign one with DocFila's Rental Agreement builder. Not legal advice.
Read more → PDF ToolsAdd a text or image watermark to any PDF — Confidential, Draft, your logo. Free, on iPhone, Android, and the web.
Read more → PDF ToolsTurn PDF pages into JPG or PNG images on your device. Choose the page range and format. No watermark.
Read more → PrivacyCover sensitive text in a PDF so it cannot be selected or copied from the redacted page. Covers SSNs, addresses, banking details, and other confidential data.
Read more → ScanningTurn any document into a sharp, searchable PDF on Android — free, no ads, no watermark. Auto-edge detection, OCR, multi-page, signed PDFs.
Read more → ScanningLearn how to turn your phone into a powerful document scanner. Step-by-step guide with tips for clear scans.
Read more → Careers10 practical tips on ATS-friendly formatting, quantifying achievements and tailoring your resume.
Read more → ID PhotosCovers US, UK, EU requirements, common rejection reasons, and what DocFila does and does not check.
Read more → PDF ToolsMaster the three most common PDF operations. Combine documents, extract pages, and shrink file sizes — all from your phone.
Read more → E-SignaturesA complete guide to e-signatures: legality, types, step-by-step instructions, and business use cases for signing documents digitally.
Read more → QR CodesCreate QR codes for URLs, WiFi, vCards, and more. Learn which types to use and how to deploy them for your business.
Read more → ProductivityDigitize receipts, organize expenses by category, and prepare for tax season — all from your smartphone.
Read more → LegalUnderstand key NDA clauses, when you need one, and how to build and sign an NDA with DocFila. Not legal advice.
Read more → TranslationTranslate documents with cloud AI (47 languages for text, 20 for PDFs). Useful for immigration, business, travel, and academic paperwork.
Read more → ConversionCombine JPG, PNG, and other images into one PDF on your device. Choose A4, Letter, or fit-to-image pages.
Read more → FaxScan, clean up, sign and compress a document for fax. DocFila does not send faxes itself.
Read more → SecurityLock your most sensitive files behind a PIN and biometric unlock, with on-device AES-256-GCM encryption for the files you choose.
Read more → CV BuilderBuild a resume with templates, AI suggestions, and PDF export — from your phone.
Read more → ContractsProtect your freelance work with a proper contract. Covers the 9 essential clauses every freelancer needs.
Read more → File SharingTransfer documents between phones on the same Wi-Fi network, with no internet connection needed.
Read more → PresentationsBuild professional slide decks on your phone with templates, themes, and PDF export. No laptop needed.
Read more → AI ToolsUse AI-powered tools to summarize long documents, rewrite text, fix grammar, translate, and read aloud.
Read more → PrintingPrint from iPhone or Android via AirPrint, WiFi Direct, USB OTG, or cloud printing. Troubleshooting included.
Read more → PDF SecurityAdd encryption, restrict editing and printing, and control who can access your PDF files. Step-by-step instructions.
Read more → Business CardsDesign a digital business card with QR code. Share your contact info instantly — no printing needed.
Read more → MeasureMeasure the length of an object from the camera view or a photo, using a reference object of known size.
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