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Scanned Maker vs InkOut PDF

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Scanned Maker compared with InkOut PDF
DetailScanned Maker logo Scanned MakerInkOut PDF logo InkOut PDF
What it doesFree browser-based PDF scanner that converts digital documents into realistic scanned files without uploads Black out names, account numbers and other sensitive text in a PDF. True redaction removes what's underneath, with an automatic check.
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 pages per file, manual redaction boxes. Pro 24-hour pass: $4.99 one-time payment for unlimited pages and keyword search-and-redact. Pro Monthly: $7.99/month with automatic renewal. Pro Yearly: $59.99/year with automatic renewal.
Key features
  • Support for 8+ file formats (PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, Excel, HTML, Markdown, TXT)
  • Customizable scan effects (rotation, brightness, contrast, blur, noise)
  • Real-time preview of changes
  • Local browser-based processing with WebAssembly
  • Works on all devices (desktop, tablet, smartphone)
  • Offline capability via Progressive Web App
  • Add texture, shadows, and imperfections for authentic scans
  • No signup or installation required
  • Batch processing with ScanBulk
  • Draw boxes to redact text and images
  • Keyword search-and-redact for Pro users
  • Automatic verification that redacted text is removed
  • Metadata stripping
  • No file upload required
  • Redacted pages flattened to images
  • Check PDFs redacted by others
  • Multi-device support for Pro
What makes it different
  • Completely free with no hidden costs or premium features
  • Lightning-fast WebAssembly-powered processing in seconds
  • Works offline after initial page load
  • Full customization with real-time preview
  • Truly deletes redacted content instead of just covering it
  • Automatic verification checks exported file for remaining text
  • All processing happens in your browser with no uploads
  • Free tier with no sign-up required
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DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)34 no change since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2522
Referring domains (Majestic)575

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