All categories

VueScan 9.8.11

Free I've been using VueScan for a few years now and it's been an absolute godsend
3.8 
Latest version:
9.8.11 See all
Developer:
Collect

VueScan can help you get images from images from a scanner. The application is compatible with many models of scanners, even those which are no longer supported in recent Windows versions. Good news is that this tool also allows you to post-process the image. Moreover, the program supports saving pictures in various formats, and it even lets you keep the original raw data for later use. In this regard, it provides the advantage of exporting the same input data in multiple formats in a single operation.

One thing that I always appreciate from a tool of this kind is the ability to recognize text, so I am glad that VueScan allows exporting scans as text, searchable PDF and RTF. However, the OCR is not always successful, particularly when the original text is formatted in columns. Another valuable feature is multi-exposure, which consists of performing a double scan with different exposure levels each time so that the dynamic range of your scanner is amplified. Besides, it lets you calibrate colors to make the resulting image as similar to the original as possible.

From my point of view, the best advantage of VueScan is that it allows you to prolong the life of old scanners whose developers stopped releasing new drivers. The product can be tried without any restrictions, except that it leaves an undesired watermark. There are two editions: Standard and Professional. The latter has the same basic features but scans films and has additional color adjustment options.

Review summary

Pros

  • Compatible with many models of scanners
  • Post-processing features
  • Multiple output formats
  • Optical character recognition
  • Exports to multiple formats in a single operation
  • Multi-exposure
  • Color calibration

Cons

  • OCR results are not always accurate

Comments

Suggestions

ASIO4ALL
ASIO4ALL
Free

Universal audio-sound device driver for all type of WDM supporting computers

ASUS Instant Connect
ASUS Instant Connect
Free

Connects to the Internet using an Android device's cellular data

Fujitsu System Extension Utility
Fujitsu System Extension Utility
Free

Installs as an add-on for the Fujitsu LifeBook Series notebooks

iTools by Eurotherm Limited
iTools by Eurotherm Limited
Free

Configuration and monitoring for temperature controllers, power controllers, and recorders

FlashTool
FlashTool
Free

Installs firmware for Philips branded Optical Storage Drives

Lenovo Motion Control
Lenovo Motion Control
Free

Adds gesture recognition functionality to applications

Download
Free