PaperTrail
PaperTrail is a document scanner for iPhone and iPad. It captures receipts, contracts, and notes, then creates searchable PDFs. Scanning, text recognition, and PDF creation all happen on the device. There is no account to create and no PaperTrail cloud storing your documents.
Scanning and Search
The scanner detects page edges and straightens the image. Each PDF includes a text layer, so you can find a name, date, or phrase without opening every file. Folders and an archive keep finished paperwork separate while leaving it searchable.
Keeping Documents Local
PaperTrail works offline and has no ads or tracking. You can lock the app or individual folders with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. To send a document elsewhere, choose a PDF or image and share it through Mail, Files, AirDrop, or another app.
Quick Access
The scanner can open from a Lock Screen widget, Control Center, Shortcuts, or the Action Button.
Release Status
The App Store release is coming soon. Signatures, password-protected PDF exports, and titles suggested from scanned text are still in development.