DeadPan Scanboy

What is DeadPan Scanboy?

ScanBoy is a document scanning app built specifically for iPhones and iPads, available on the Apple App Store. It creates high-quality PDFs with selectable text and uses optical character recognition (OCR) so you can extract and interact with the text inside your scans.

The app uses AI to suggest filenames based on each document’s content, though you can always name scans manually. Reusable filename templates keep things consistent when you scan similar document types often, and finished files can be saved to your preferred folders. Deadpan publishes a privacy policy covering how user information is handled.

Who created DeadPan Scanboy?

ScanBoy was developed by Tim Bueno, an NYC-based developer, and released under his Deadpan brand.

What is DeadPan Scanboy used for?

• Creating high-quality PDFs with selectable text
• Extracting and interacting with text in scans via OCR
• Automatically generating filenames based on document content
• Naming scans manually when you prefer
• Applying reusable filename templates to recurring document types
• Saving files efficiently to your chosen folders
• Fast scanning and processing on iOS and iPadOS

Who is DeadPan Scanboy for?

ScanBoy suits professionals who need to scan and process documents quickly, anyone working with PDFs who needs selectable text, and users who want AI-generated filenames. It’s especially useful for people who handle the same document types regularly and can benefit from templates, and for those focused on document organization and management — including professionals in fields like law, finance, healthcare, academia, and general business.