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Scanned Maker vs ThriftyPDF

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Scanned Maker compared with ThriftyPDF
DetailScanned Maker logo Scanned Maker ThriftyPDF
What it doesFree browser-based PDF scanner that converts digital documents into realistic scanned files without uploads PDF tools without the PDF-tool price
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given 7-day trial (card required), then $2.99/mo or $19/yr, or $1.49 24-hour pass
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
  • Compress PDFs
  • Merge PDFs
  • Split PDFs
  • Organize PDF pages
  • Convert JPG to PDF
  • Convert PDF to JPG
  • Unlock password-protected PDFs
  • Repair damaged PDFs
  • Up to 200 MB file size with active plan
  • Batch processing
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
  • Files stay on your device, not uploaded to servers
  • Runs entirely in your browser
  • Cancel anytime without commitment
  • No file upload required for privacy
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)35 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)250
Referring domains (Majestic)570

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