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Deskew PDF

Automatically straighten scanned or tilted PDF pages. Fix skewed documents with precision angle detection.

Privacy-first

Clear file handling

Batch-ready

Built for real workflows

Fast workflow

Progress and feedback

Smart controls

Useful options, not clutter

Upload Scanned PDF Files

Drag and drop PDF files here. You can process up to 10 files at once.

pdf .pdfUp to 10 files
Instant process End-to-end encrypted Clipboard paste

Smart workflow

Do more in the same workflow

Build from the job you started: batch compatible files, keep the right output format, then move straight into the next useful step without hunting through the site.

Input

.pdf

Output

PDF

Batch

10 files per run

Built for batch work

10 files per run. Use one run when the files share the same task.

Continue the job

Choose a related operation below instead of starting from scratch.

Output-ready

Results stay focused on download, preview and the next useful action.

File-size clarity

No fixed file-size limit per configured tool limit.

Natural next steps

Continue with a related tool using the same file workflow.

Smart workflows

Finish the job, not just the file

Use the existing tool graph to continue into useful next steps. Bulk and output-packaging capabilities are surfaced automatically where the underlying tool supports them.

Bulk processingZIP-ready outputWorkflow-ready

Continue with Compress Pdf

Bulk-ready

Finish the job after Deskew Pdf with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

  1. Deskew Pdf
  2. Compress Pdf
Output: Compress Pdf

Best when Deskew Pdf is only the first step in your workflow.

Continue

Continue with Repair Pdf

Bulk-ready

Finish the job after Deskew Pdf with a relevant MAXScanner tool, without creating a duplicate converter page.

  1. Deskew Pdf
  2. Repair Pdf
Output: Repair Pdf

Best when Deskew Pdf is only the first step in your workflow.

Continue
Deskew Pdf built around the job after the conversion

Make the next step easier

Use Deskew Pdf as part of a complete document workflow: process the file, review the result, then continue into the next useful step instead of returning to a generic tools catalogue.

Clear file-to-result workflow

Useful controls without unnecessary clutter

Mobile-friendly processing experience

Continue directly into related tools

A smoother workflow

  1. 1Add the file for Deskew Pdf
  2. 2Choose only the settings that matter for the destination
  3. 3Process and review the result
  4. 4Continue to the next useful tool when the job is not finished

A human tip

The useful version of Deskew Pdf

A conversion tool is most valuable when it removes the work around the conversion. People usually arrive with a destination in mind—an upload, a submission, an email, a report, a website or another editing step. The page should make that destination obvious, keep the interface focused, and offer a sensible next action when the first operation is only part of the job.

About This Tool

Deskew PDF automatically detects and corrects tilted or skewed pages in your PDF documents using advanced projection profile variance analysis. This is essential for scanned documents that were fed into the scanner at an angle.

The tool analyzes the text and content alignment at different angles to find the optimal rotation, then applies the correction. You can adjust the sensitivity threshold (1-30) and DPI settings (72-300) for optimal results.

All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology, ensuring your documents remain private and secure.

How to Use

  1. Upload Your PDF

    Drag and drop your scanned PDF file or click to select.

  2. Configure Settings

    Adjust threshold sensitivity and DPI if needed for better detection.

  3. Process and Download

    Click Deskew to straighten pages and download the corrected PDF.

Use Cases

Scanned Documents

Fix pages that were scanned at an angle from document feeders.

Mobile Scans

Correct tilted photos of documents taken with smartphones.

Archive Restoration

Straighten old scanned archives for better readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the angle detection?+

The tool uses projection profile variance analysis to detect skew angles up to ±10 degrees with high accuracy. It automatically skips pages with angles less than 0.3 degrees.

Will text quality be affected?+

For rotations at multiples of 90 degrees, no quality loss occurs. For other angles, the tool rounds to the nearest degree and maintains good quality.

Can I deskew specific pages only?+

The tool analyzes all pages but only corrects those with detected skew above the sensitivity threshold. Pages with minimal skew are left unchanged.

What is the sensitivity threshold?+

Values 1-10 correct obvious tilts only, 11-20 detect moderate skew, and 21-30 catch subtle angles. Default is 10 for balanced detection.

How long does processing take?+

Processing time depends on file size and DPI. 150 DPI (default) provides good balance between speed and accuracy. Higher DPI is more accurate but slower.