This app adds realistic scan effects to digital documents and images, making them appear printed, signed, and aged. It simulates imperfections like noise, texture, and slight rotation to give files a physical feel without needing a printer or scanner. Ideal for submissions requiring a scanned look or for creating distressed document aesthetics.
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February 19, 2026
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Grainy is a productivity app that adds realistic scan and aging effects to digital PDFs and images. It simulates imperfections like noise, texture, and slight rotation to make documents look physically handled and scanned, without needing a physical scanner or printer.
You import a PDF or image into Grainy, adjust the scan effects to achieve the desired look, optionally add a signature or mark, and then export the finished document. The processing is done entirely on your device.
No, Grainy does not replace a physical scanner. Instead, it recreates the visual appearance of a document that has been printed and scanned, adding realistic imperfections.
Grainy offers scanner-style noise and grain, subtle rotation and misalignment, paper texture and shading, grayscale or low-fi scanned looks, and optional aging and wear effects.
Grainy is free to download and use, but some features, such as unlimited exports, require a subscription. Subscriptions are managed securely through your App Store account.
No, Grainy does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, with certain advanced features unlocked via a subscription.
Yes, Grainy prioritizes user privacy. All file processing is done on your device, and your files are used solely for the requested processing without manual review.
Grainy is available on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed for mobile use and is compatible with Apple's tablet and smartphone operating systems.