NetraScan has a narrower job than Google Photos, one of its listed alternatives: it scans paper and turns images into PDF files. Netra Scan Technologies PVT LTD released it on June 17, 2020, and the current version is 2.2.60, updated August 22, 2026. It also lets you add a password to a scanned PDF.
First steps: local folder, SD card and Drive sync
The app needs Android 5.0 or newer. The local-only folder stores scans without a sign-in, so you can start scanning before deciding about any account. If phone storage is tight, scanned files can be moved to an SD card.
Google Drive sync is the optional backup route. The developer presents it as protection against data loss.
Sharpness editor, password tools and merge and split
Scans can be adjusted with a sharpness editor that controls brightness, and the image editor now zooms for closer edits. Custom filters are meant to make a scan look like it came from a real scanner.
The PDF tools add a password to an existing or new PDF, remove a password, merge several PDFs into one and split a long file into parts. The developer also points to invoice scanning for sharing with an accountant. The developer stresses a small footprint and an image compressor.
When Google Photos or another alternative fits better
The app covers only document work. If you need a photo library or messaging, alternatives such as Google Photos, WhatsApp or Messenger cover different jobs. The claim of better quality than other scanners comes from the developer.
In-app purchases are available.
What's new in 2.2.60
Recent changes listed include Google Drive sync, a local-only folder, a sharpness editor, SD card support and zoom in the image editor. Bug fixes and speed optimization are also noted.
PDF Document Scanner-NetraScan pros and cons
Pros
- Local-only folder needs no sign-in
- Moves scans to an SD card to save phone storage
- Adds, removes, merges and splits PDF files and passwords
- Shows no ads, according to the developer
- Google Play rating of 4.3 from 8.6 thousand ratings
Cons
- Has in-app purchases
- Quality claims over other scanners come from the developer and are unverified
- Drive sync details are not described beyond the store text
Is PDF Document Scanner-NetraScan safe?
The app shows no ads and carries a content rating of Everyone. It offers in-app purchases, though the app itself costs nothing. Documents can stay in a local-only folder with no sign-in, and a password can be added to scanned PDFs. Check the permissions it requests before you scan anything sensitive.
How to install PDF Document Scanner-NetraScan
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open PDF Document Scanner-NetraScan when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
