CamScanner alternative for Android in India (free, offline)
CamScanner was among the apps blocked in India in June 2020, and many people still look for a simple replacement for scanning forms, ID copies and notes. VX PDF scans with Google's document scanner on the phone, makes the text searchable, and lets you sign, merge and split — without uploads, accounts or watermarks.
How to do it with VX PDF
- Install VX PDF and tap Scan.
- Point the camera at the page; edges are found and the page is straightened automatically. Add more pages if needed.
- Save: the PDF gets searchable text (OCR) made on the phone.
- Optional: sign it with your finger, merge it with other PDFs, or split pages out.
- Share it on WhatsApp or email, or keep it in Documents.
At a glance
| Scan | Google's on-device document scanner: edge detection, straightening, clean-up |
|---|---|
| Searchable text | Made on the phone (OCR) |
| Edit | Sign, merge, split, reorder pages, images to PDF, highlights and notes |
| Watermark | None |
| Account / upload | None — files stay on the phone |
| Price | Free |
Questions
Is CamScanner banned in India?
CamScanner was on the list of apps blocked by the Government of India in June 2020.
What is a good free CamScanner alternative without a watermark?
VX PDF scans to a clean PDF with no watermark, makes the text searchable and lets you sign and merge, all offline and free.
Can I scan an Aadhaar or PAN copy safely?
Yes. VX PDF processes scans on the phone and uploads nothing. Keep sensitive scans in a private place and share only when needed.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Scanning, text recognition, signing and merging all work offline.