Frequently Asked Questions — OnlyScans
Everything you need to know about our free, no‑watermark online document scanner.
Is OnlyScans free to use?
Yes. OnlyScans is 100% free and requires no signup.
Does OnlyScans add watermarks to PDFs?
No. Exports are clean PDFs with no watermarks.
Are my files public or indexed?
No. File responses include X‑Robots‑Tag headers to prevent indexing by search engines.
How long are my files stored?
Files are temporary and cleaned up automatically after a short time.
Which image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, and WEBP.
Can I scan using my camera?
Yes. Capture directly from your camera in the browser on desktop or mobile.
Do I need an account?
No account or signup needed.
Does OnlyScans work on mobile?
Yes. It works on modern mobile browsers as well as desktop.