# ScanScribe

> ScanScribe is a free online AI tool that erases unwanted text from scanned documents and images while preserving the original layout. Remove watermarks, add realistic handwriting, no watermark on exports, no sign-up required.

## What is ScanScribe?

ScanScribe is the world's first generative AI editor for scanned documents. It lets you remove handwriting, fix typos, delete watermarks, and add natural-looking text to any scanned PDF or image.

## Key Features

- **AI Content Removal**: Erase any text, stamps, signatures, or marks from scanned documents. The AI automatically fills in the background to match the original paper.
- **Realistic Handwriting**: Add text that looks like real handwriting. Choose from multiple handwritten-style fonts that blend naturally with your document.
- **No Watermark**: Your exported PDFs are clean with no watermarks added.
- **100% Free**: No subscription, no hidden fees, completely free to use.
- **No Sign-up**: Start editing immediately without creating an account.
- **Privacy First**: Your files are processed securely and never stored permanently.

## Common Uses

- Remove grades or teacher comments from scanned assignments
- Erase watermarks from PDF documents
- Delete unwanted signatures or stamps
- Fix typos on scanned bank statements or forms
- Add handwritten annotations to documents
- Clean up old scanned documents

## How It Works

1. Upload your PDF, JPG, or PNG document
2. Use the AI eraser to paint over content you want to remove
3. Add new text with handwritten-style fonts if needed
4. Export your edited document as a PDF

## Links

- [Launch Editor](https://scanscribe.app): Start editing your documents
- [About](https://scanscribe.app/about): Learn more about ScanScribe
- [FAQ](https://scanscribe.app/faq): Frequently asked questions
- [Privacy Policy](https://scanscribe.app/privacy): How we handle your data