What’s new
New filter: black & white.
New app translations: Persian and Tamil.
Quick answer
Scan a document and get a clean PDF you can save or share instantly
FairScan is a document scanner designed to be truly simple and respectful. With FairScan, it takes only a few seconds to get a clean PDF you can share or save.
• Fast capture, optional review, instant export • Clear, distraction-free interface • Live automatic document detection • Automatic crop, perspective correction, and enhancement • Export to shareable PDFs
All document scanning and processing happen locally on your device.
Minimal permissions required: • Camera • Internet: used only for optional OCR language downloads • On Android 9 and below: storage (to save PDFs to Downloads)
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is FairScan – PDF Scanner?
Scan a document and get a clean PDF you can save or share instantly
Who develops FairScan – PDF Scanner?
FairScan – PDF Scanner is developed by pynicolas.
Which Android version does FairScan – PDF Scanner require?
FairScan – PDF Scanner requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of FairScan – PDF Scanner?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 2.3.0.
Which license does FairScan – PDF Scanner use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for FairScan – PDF Scanner?
https://github.com/pynicolas/FairScan
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