Question 1

What is ScanKit?

Accepted Answer

ScanKit is a document scanning API and JavaScript SDK. It turns photos and PDFs of documents into clean, flat, professional scans using automatic edge detection and perspective correction — directly in the browser, no app required.

Question 2

How much does ScanKit cost?

Accepted Answer

You get 50 free credits on signup with no credit card required. Paid credit packages are a one-time purchase starting at 19 EUR, and credits never expire.

Question 3

Does ScanKit work in the browser?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ScanKit JS SDK processes documents client-side in the browser for fast previews, and the REST API is available for server-side and workflow integration (n8n, Zapier, Make).

Question 4

Which document formats does ScanKit support?

Accepted Answer

ScanKit accepts photos (JPG, PNG) and PDFs, and outputs clean, flattened document scans with automatic edge detection, perspective correction, and optional background removal.

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