OpenKami

Private document scanner

Your paperwork, scanned on your device.

OpenKami turns phone photos and scans into clean, searchable PDFs. Edge detection, filters and text recognition all run locally. No account, no upload, no server.

Free · Works in your browser · Data never leaves your device

OpenKami sloth inspecting a document with a magnifying glass

Everything a scanner needs, nothing it doesn't

Smart edge detection

Finds the page corners automatically and lets you fine-tune the crop.

Clean-up filters

Flatten shadows, remove highlighter stains and sharpen text for a crisp page.

On-device text recognition

Extract text from your scans without sending a single pixel anywhere.

PDF & ZIP export

Export a whole document as one PDF or a ZIP of page images.

Draw & annotate

Mark up pages with a pen, highlighter and color picker. Undo anything.

Local vault

Your documents live in your browser's private storage, organized and searchable.

Works offline

Once loaded, the web app keeps working without a connection.

Desktop & mobile

Use it in any modern browser, on a laptop or on your phone's camera.

Private by design

OpenKami has no backend. Every step, from camera to PDF, happens on your device.

  • No account or sign-up
  • No uploads: images are processed locally
  • No analytics, trackers or ads
  • Delete a document and it's gone

FAQ

Where are my documents stored?

In your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is sent to a server.

Do I need an account?

No. Open the app and start scanning.

Does it work offline?

Yes. After the first visit the app is cached and works without internet.

What happens if I clear my browser data?

Your documents are removed with it. Export important documents as PDF to keep a copy.

How much does it cost?

OpenKami is free to use.

Your papers, kept close.