Free DBS certificate to PDF Converter
Turn a photo or screenshot of your DBS certificate into a neat A4 PDF to email or upload.
- Never uploaded
- Free · no watermark
- No sign-up
Tips for your DBS certificate
- Scan every page of the certificate, including the certificate number.
- If you're on the DBS Update Service, the employer can check it online with your permission.
How it works
- 1Select the photo of your DBS certificate.
- 2Put them in order.
- 3Tap Convert and download the PDF.
About the DBS certificate
A DBS certificate shows the result of a criminal record check. It arrives on paper, so employers and agencies often ask for a scanned copy.
Issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Commonly needed for working with children or vulnerable adults, healthcare and teaching jobs, agency and volunteer roles.
Frequently asked questions
Why send my DBS certificate as a PDF?
A DBS certificate shows the result of a criminal record check. It arrives on paper, so employers and agencies often ask for a scanned copy. A PDF keeps it readable on any device and is what most portals and agents ask for.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The file opens inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer – there's no upload, no account and nothing for us to store. That's why it's safe for tax forms, ID and bank documents.
Which photo formats can I turn into a PDF?
JPG, PNG and WebP photos and screenshots are supported, including photos straight from your phone gallery.
Can I take photos with my phone camera and turn them into a PDF?
Yes. On phones there is a camera button, so you can photograph each page of a document and add it to the list before converting.
Will my photos lose quality in the PDF?
Very little. Each photo is stored as a high-quality JPG, and very large phone photos are scaled to about 2480 pixels on the long side, which is still sharp enough to print on A4.
What page sizes and margins can I choose?
A4, Letter, Legal, or Fit photo, where each page is the size of its photo. You can also set Auto, Portrait or Landscape orientation and no, small or normal margins. Photos are always scaled to fit, never stretched.
How many photos can I add, and can I change their order?
There is no fixed limit; very long sets depend on your device's memory. Long-press and drag a photo to move it, and tap the cross to remove one.
Will my photos come out sideways in the PDF?
No. The orientation saved by your phone camera is respected, so photos appear the way they look in your gallery. If one is still wrong, fix that page afterwards with Rotate PDF.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.