Turn photos into professional PDF documents. Combine multiple images, choose your page size and quality, and share instantly. No computer needed—convert directly on your iPhone.
Photos are great for viewing, but they're not ideal for sharing documents. Send someone five JPGs and they arrive as separate files, possibly in wrong order, possibly with confusing filenames. Recipients don't know which to open first.
PDFs solve this by packaging images into a single, ordered document. Page 1, page 2, page 3—the sequence is clear. The file opens in any PDF reader. Pages can be printed together. The document is self-contained and professional.
Converting photos to PDF is essential when submitting applications, sharing portfolios, sending records, or creating any multi-image document that needs to stay organized.
Open ScanLens and tap Import. Select photos from your Camera Roll—tap each photo you want to include, or use Select All for an entire album. You can also capture new photos directly with the in-app camera.
Drag photos to arrange them in the order you want. The first photo becomes page 1, second becomes page 2, and so on. Preview thumbnails show the sequence before you create the PDF.
Choose page size: A4 for standard documents, Letter for US standard, or Original to preserve photo dimensions. Select quality level based on your needs—Maximum for print, Medium for email, Low for smallest files.
Tap Create PDF. The app generates your document in seconds. Share immediately via email, AirDrop, or messaging. Save to Files, iCloud Drive, or other cloud storage. The PDF is ready to use.
In the photo picker, tap multiple images to select them. Selected photos show a checkmark and number indicating their order. Select 5, 50, or 500 photos—there's no artificial limit on how many you can combine.
Each selected photo becomes one page in the resulting PDF. A 10-photo selection creates a 10-page PDF. Photos are scaled to fit the chosen page size while maintaining aspect ratio.
After selecting photos, drag to reorder them. Put the cover image first, arrange content in logical sequence, end with final pages. The PDF preserves exactly the order you arrange.
Insurance claims require photo evidence—damage photos, receipts, police reports. Convert all documentation photos into a single PDF. Adjusters receive one organized file instead of a dozen scattered images.
Agents share property photos with clients. Convert listing photos into a PDF brochure—exterior, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms in logical order. Clients get a professional presentation they can review and share.
Small businesses create product catalogs from smartphone photos. Convert product images to PDF with consistent page sizes. Print or share digitally—a professional catalog without graphic design software.
Artists and photographers share work via PDF portfolios. Convert your best images into a single document. Add to job applications, send to galleries, or share with potential clients—one file showcases your work.
Applications often require photos of IDs, passports, or documents. Convert these photos to PDF for submission. Many systems prefer PDF uploads over raw image files.
Choose quality based on how you'll use the PDF:
| Quality | Resolution | File Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | Original | Largest | Printing, archiving |
| High | Slightly reduced | Large | Professional sharing |
| Medium | Reduced | Moderate | Email attachments |
| Low | Compressed | Smallest | Quick sharing, previews |
A4 (210 × 297mm): International standard. Use for documents going to European recipients or for consistent formatting regardless of photo dimensions.
Letter (8.5 × 11in): US standard. Use for documents printed or viewed primarily in North America.
Legal (8.5 × 14in): Extended US format. Use when photos are tall or when more vertical space is needed.
Original: Preserves photo aspect ratio. No cropping, no borders. Each page matches its photo's dimensions exactly.
There are several ways to convert photos to PDF on iPhone. Here's how ScanLens compares:
| Method | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ScanLens App | Full control, quality options, combine multiple photos | Requires app download |
| Print to PDF (iOS) | Built into iOS | Limited options, awkward workflow |
| Files App | No extra app needed | Basic, no quality control |
| Online Converters | No installation | Privacy concerns, requires internet |
ScanLens processes photos locally on your device—no uploads to external servers. Your photos stay private, and conversion works offline.
Open ScanLens and import photos from your Camera Roll. Arrange them in the desired order, choose page size and quality settings, then tap Create PDF. The resulting document can be shared immediately via email, messaging, or saved to cloud storage.
Yes, select as many photos as you need and they'll be combined into a single PDF document. Each photo becomes one page. Drag to reorder pages before creating the PDF. There's no limit to how many photos you can combine into one document.
ScanLens offers A4 (international standard), Letter (US standard), Legal (extended US), and Original (preserves photo dimensions). A4 and Letter are best for standard documents. Original is ideal when you don't want any cropping or borders.
You control the quality level. Maximum quality preserves original resolution—perfect for printing. Lower quality settings compress images to create smaller files suitable for email or screen viewing. You can preview results before saving.
No, all conversion happens locally on your iPhone. Your photos never leave your device. This protects your privacy and means the conversion works even without internet connection.
Download ScanLens free and convert your first photos to PDF in seconds. Combine multiple images, choose your quality, and share professional documents—all from your iPhone.