Mobile · 2 min read
How to Scan an ID Card to PDF
Front and back of an ID card in one PDF — straight from your phone.
Quick steps
- Open the scanner. On your phone, visit pdfoncall.com/photo-to-pdf.
- Snap the front. Tap Take a photo, capture the front of the ID clearly and in good light.
- Snap the back. Add a second photo of the back of the ID.
- Save as PDF. Download a single PDF containing both sides.
Tips for a clean scan
- Place the ID on a dark, matte surface for contrast
- Turn off flash to avoid glare on the plastic
- Hold the phone directly above the card
Privacy
Your ID photos never leave your device — the PDF is built locally.
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