# Snap2PDF — OCR document scanner

> Mobile OCR document scanner and manager for creating searchable PDFs. (iPhone/iPad app by Penpower Technology Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap2pdf/id472940721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penpower Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333211048)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2011-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap2pdf/id472940721/reviews.md

## What is Snap2PDF?

* The Best Document Management App *
• Snap2PDF secured a spot among the Top 10 apps in the Business category, in many countries.
• Lets users capture and share all documents in PDF format. 
• Option to backup important data on the Cloud.
• Now Snap2PDF also recognizes the text from images and the text can be copied and pasted to SMS, Email, and Clipboard with ease! 

* Works great now in the new iPad as well *

* Customers’ Reviews *
Perfect app - Snap2PDF is simply the best iPhone app to create PDF files instantly. Now I can easily manage all my documents. Image recognition works well. I have tried using it with documents in multiple languages and the results are accurate. Like it! (May 7, 2012 by TeamIrish)
Superb app - This app does exactly what it says on the tin and makes it so easy to scan documents. (Apr 19, 2012 by phj140256)
Snap2PDF: Capture PDFs straight from your iPhone camera ( Chris Maddern – iPhone App Cafe)

* App Overview *
Here's some good news for all you professionals. If you've been struggling to manage the unwieldy stash of documents piled on your desk, you can now pack your collection away and heave a sigh of relief. Snap2PDF is the most elegant and convenient way to carry important data and documents around, wherever you go. It also helps you read documents in foreign languages more easily, just tap a word or a full sentence to find full translation. Take a snap of the document and there you are! It has been saved as a searchable PDF file which is ready for use. 

* Demo Movie *
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6sp1mkCvY

* App Details *
- Speedy data transfer to searchable PDF files 
• Snap2PDF has an image enhancing function that provides additional clarity and eliminates data recognition issues.
• Scanning multi-page documents can now be done continuously, with no waiting whatsoever.
• Snap2PDF recognizes text in multi-languages that include English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Romanian, Slovak and Swedish.
- Convenient file management
• You can now efficiently manage your documents by creating categories and grouping them accordingly. Details such as the document name, description, category, keyword etc., can be added and also edited whenever needed.
• You can search for scanned PDF files by keywords, document name, description and OCR text.
• This app does the job of organizing your whiteboards, receipts, business cards, magazine articles, posters, print outs, coupons and newspaper clippings.
- Instant translation of multiple languages
• Both single word and full sentences, the app can translate multiple languages instantly after recognition. 
• Translate amongst 21 languages, ranging from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Slovak and Romanian.
- Smart document sharing & backup 
• Quick sharing of documents through email or Cloud storage, such as Dropbox.

## Key features

- Capture documents as PDFs
- OCR text recognition
- Copy and paste recognized text
- Cloud backup
- Multi-language translation
- Organize documents by category

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap2pdf/id472940721/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Privacy policy AFTER the fact

*2017-11-05, version 3.6.3*

App does not show intrusive privacy policies until after you purchase. Will complain to Apple about this bait and switch.

### 4/5 — Life saver

*2017-06-14, version 3.6.3*

I've been using this app for years now. I scan almost every thing from rent receipts, child support checks, Medical records and so much more. I love this app because it literally gets rid of junk paper laying around. Because I stor so many important document here, I would love to see a back up. I upgraded from iPhone 6s to a 7, some of my most favorite apps were deleted for good. I know that this app links to Dropbox but I would like to see a better back-up for it. I really don't know what I would do if I lost this app. It's like carrying around a file cabinet. 
This is type of app that you just need.😄

### 2/5 — Confusing, chaotic crap

*2015-01-27, version 3.5.0*

Sounds great in the App Store description. Try using it and you will quickly move on to another app that is more clear and descriptive. This app is a confusing screen of icons that make no sense. OK, I can snap or open a jpg from the camera, but then what? No fine rotation tool (like the excellent edit function in the camera roll), no clear and easy button for make pdf. What is seems to do is to just make a new jpg - arrrgghh. I’m still trying to sort this out. Made a jpg, check. Open jpg, check. Now what? I have two 90 degree buttons, a photo tool button, and an OCR button. None of these actually produce a PDF. How is this actually done????

Drop this and move on - there are plenty of other $3-$5 apps that do this better. All I wanted to do was to take a photo and make it a PDF. Still impossible right now. 

Oh, and I HATE icons that have no clear meaning!!

### 5/5 — Works for searchable PDFs

*2014-12-11, version 3.5.0*

Works great as a searchable pdf generator. This is great for scanning in text. I only wish it was better at scanning in data like numbers in tables and could turn them into a spreadsheet (like excel). Also it would be nice to have one drive or other cloud service integration.

### 4/5 — One minor thing...

*2014-11-12, version 3.5.0*

The new update works fine, with the exception of the gamma correction function. Since the latest update, once you've pressed "done", the preview doesn't close out to the corrected image, you have to press "done" to save the correction, and then "cancel" to close out.
It may not seem like a big issue, until you have a large number of pages to gamma correct all at once.

### 3/5 — It does what it is supposed to, but has room for improvement

*2014-08-19, version 3.2.2*

The most important thing is that it does do what it claims, but with room for some improvement. The one thing it needs above all else is the ability to select more than one picture when compiling a multiple page document, also a select all ability when importing from a photo album would save a lot of time. The ability to turn on OCR for all pages in a multi-page document would also save a lot of time. iCloud integration would be a plus, as of now only Dropbox is supported. Also the ability to send large document via the email integration would be nice, when trying to send a 520 document via email, the program wouldn't work, I suspect the file size was too large. The OCR is relativity accurate and with those improvements this app would be 5 star.

### 1/5 — Confused/Do you want the truth?

*2014-03-08, version 3.2.0*

I don't know how in the h*** this app has all 5 star ratings, and I'm not going to waste time conspiring as to why, but I will give me own personal review- 

I bought this app based on- 1. The app developer, which made the great "world card" app that I use; 2. The description of what the app does; and 3. The ratings given- However, when I downloaded the app and have it a test run, I kid you not, it literally just took a regular picture of the document as if you had just opened up the native camera and took a picture- I did this with several documents under different lighting conditions, and I tried my best to give this app the benefit of the doubt-

In conclusion I called Apple and was promptly refunded my money, and I purchased Scanner Pro instead and have only looked back this once to warn others

### 5/5 — Best way to document my papers

*2014-02-26, version 3.2.0*

I was trying to find a way to photograph and search documents from notes and pages that I couldn't take with me. Shared pages with friends, colleagues and clients. This app is soo much better than just taking a photograph. The text recognition is the key for my happiness here.  Definately a great find and a great buy!

### 5/5 — Really great app!

*2014-02-26, version 3.2.0*

I have to deal with tons of paperwork for my job, and this app has been nothing short of a lifesaver for me. The organization of the app makes it incredibly easy for me to keep all of my files in order. It’s easy to use, has never caused me any problems yet, and saves tons of time - probably the best $1.99 I’ve ever spent. I highly recommend this app - 5/5 stars!

### 5/5 — Easy as snap!

*2014-02-22, version 3.2.0*

I have to be honest, Snap2PDF is one of the most useful apps I have found on the app store. From ease of scanning, to ease of sharing, Snap2PDF gets the job (and I mean all of them) done! One of my favorite features is the ability to make scanned documents searchable. Thats like a real USB scanner that I’d Plug into my computer. Good Job, Developers! Keep up the good work!

## Frequently asked questions about Snap2PDF

### What does Snap2PDF do?

Snap2PDF is a mobile application designed to capture, manage, and share documents in PDF format. It utilizes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to make scanned documents searchable and allows users to copy recognized text for use in other applications.

### What are the key features of Snap2PDF?

Key features include capturing documents directly from your iPhone camera, converting them into searchable PDFs, recognizing text in multiple languages, instant translation of recognized text, cloud backup for important data, and efficient file management through categorization and keyword searching.

### Is Snap2PDF free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is available for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees or paid versions, and it is indicated that the app does not have in-app purchases.

### What devices is Snap2PDF compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices, specifically mentioning it works well on the iPhone and the new iPad. It is a mobile application for capturing and managing documents on the go.

### What are common use cases for Snap2PDF?

Common use cases include digitizing receipts, business cards, magazine articles, posters, printouts, coupons, and newspaper clippings. It's also useful for managing whiteboards and any other physical documents that need to be organized and made searchable.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.6.6 — 2018-12-13

1. Update components to support the new version of Google Translate service.

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