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Scanfile compared with RAR.now
DetailScanfile logo ScanfileRAR.now logo RAR.now
What it doesTranslate PDF, EPUB, PowerPoint and subtitle files online with automatic format detection Online RAR converter with REST API, batch processing, and file tools
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingEssential: USD 5.00 for 50 credits (10 credits per US$1). Plus: USD 10.00 for 120 credits with 20 bonus credits (12 credits per US$1). Max: USD 20.00 for 300 credits with 100 bonus credits (15 credits per US$1). Credits never expire and work across files. Guest: Free, 10 conversions/day, 10 MB file limit. Free Account: Free forever, 20 conversions/day, 50 MB file limit. Premium: €9.99/month, unlimited conversions, 200 MB file limit, 365-day retention, API access (60 req/min). Premium Plus: €29.99/month, everything in Premium plus 1 GB uploads, foreve
Key features
  • Automatic file format detection
  • Translate selected PDF pages or page ranges
  • EPUB translation with an on-page bilingual text preview (the downloaded EPUB is translated-only)
  • PowerPoint translation with editable PPTX output
  • Subtitle translation for SRT, VTT, and ASS formats with timestamp preservation
  • No subscription required
  • Translation credits work across file types
  • REST API for programmatic conversion with JSON requests
  • Batch file uploads and processing
  • API rate limits and usage tracking via dashboard
  • Automatic file deletion after retention period
  • Image editing and compression tools
  • HTTPS encryption for secure uploads
  • White-label option for Premium Plus with no branding in output
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • Commercial license for reselling conversions to clients
What makes it different
  • Automatic file format detection eliminates manual tool selection
  • Free to use with no credit card required for core tools
  • Simple REST API with only three endpoints and no SDK installation needed
  • Credit-based pricing with no overage charges or surprise invoices
  • Refund within 48 hours of first payment if unused
  • Premium Plus at 30% cheaper per credit with monthly subscription
Community votes10
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 −1 (down) since last check16 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)172
Citation Flow (Majestic)2513
Referring domains (Majestic)226

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