Remove Shadows from Document Photos
Photos of paper without shadows: an evenly white page and dark, clear text.
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JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
Your images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded.
A phone photo of a document usually has a shadow from your hand or phone and light that falls off towards one side. This tool measures the brightness of the paper across the page, divides it out and makes the page evenly white while the ink stays dark — like a scanner. Switch to black and white for the cleanest result.
How to remove shadows from a document photo
- Step 1
Add a photo of a document, receipt or note.
- Step 2
Set the strength, contrast and, if you like, black and white.
- Step 3
Download the clean page.
Why use PhotoTools
Scanner look
Even white paper instead of grey shadows.
Readable text
Ink stays dark and gets more contrast.
Private documents
Processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- PSD
- RAW
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
Does it remove shadows from people or landscapes?
It is made for flat paper. For photos of scenes, use Lighten Image and its shadows slider.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.