A document scanner for iPhone that needs no account
GatoScan turns papers, receipts and ID cards into clean, sharp PDFs. Processed on your iPhone. We never see your documents.
Coming soon to the App StoreiPhone and iPad only
What GatoScan does
- Scans in secondsPoint the camera at a page. GatoScan finds the edges and straightens it. You can also import photos.
- Clean, readable pagesFour filters: Original, Grayscale, Black & White and Enhanced. Adjust the corners by hand when you need to.
- ID cards on one pageScan the front, then the back. Both sides go on one page at their real size, ready to print.
- Finds words in your scansText recognition runs on your device, so you can search your library for what a page says.
- PDF or JPGExport one searchable PDF or one JPG per page, in three file sizes. Email, share, save to Files or print.
- No watermarkExports never carry a watermark.
No account. No ads. No analytics or tracking SDKs.
Processed on your iPhone. We never see your documents. Edge detection, filters, text recognition and PDF creation all run on your device, using Apple's built-in frameworks.
There is nothing to sign up for and no GatoScan cloud. Scans are saved in the app on your device. When you share one, it goes from your device straight to the place you choose. The details are in the Privacy Policy.
What is free and what needs Pro
Scanning is free. Exporting and copying text need GatoScan Pro.
Free
- Scan with the camera
- Import photos from Photos or Files
- ID card mode
- Filters and corner adjustment
- View, rename, search and delete your scans
Pro
- Export as PDF or JPG
- Email, share, save to Files and print
- Copy the recognized text
On the free plan your scans stay inside the app: you can view, rename, search and delete them. To send, save, print or copy text from a scan, you need Pro.
GatoScan Pro is a subscription bought through the App Store. The price will be listed here when the app is available.
iPhone and iPad only
GatoScan needs iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, or later. There is no Android or web version.
Questions
Do I need an account to scan?
No. GatoScan has no sign-up and no login. Open the app and scan.
Where are my scans stored?
In the app, on your device. We can't see them or recover them, so export anything important before you delete the app.
Who makes GatoScan?
An independent developer in Slovakia. About GatoScan says more, and Support answers questions about subscriptions and refunds.