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Spec score 8.1 #14 of 29 in Photo Scanning Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
PhotoScanner digitizes printed photos and albums on Mac using an iPhone or a connected scanner.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Intended users
The maker describes it as built for preserving printed memories, including family photos, albums, and large digitization projects.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Security
The privacy policy says data transfers use SSL or TLS encryption and that the company maintains security measures to protect data from third-party access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · alfaline-apps.eu
Privacy
PhotoScanner says ordinary photo processing happens locally on the Mac and photos are not transferred to the cloud unless deliberately exported.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Support
Support is available by email at [email protected], with a stated typical response time of 24–48 hours.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Headquarters
Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Maker
The maker's company is ALFA LINE ASSETS UG (haftungsbeschränkt), with a listed address in Berlin, Germany.Read 30 Sep 2026 · alfaline-apps.eu
AI data handling
The privacy policy says AI-related input is processed for feature delivery and improvement, is not kept longer than technically necessary unless stated otherwise, and is not sold or repurposed for profiling or marketing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · alfaline-apps.eu
AI enhancement
Optional AI tools repair damage, restore faded colors, enhance sharpness, and are charged per photo without a subscription.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
AI processing
AI enhancement uses server-side processing and requires a free account when AI features are used.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
AI restoration
Optional AI features repair scratches and damage, restore faded colors, improve sharpness, and colorize black-and-white photos.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Automatic correction
It detects photo edges, straightens tilted images, corrects perspective, and crops scans.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Automatic cropping
PhotoScanner detects photo edges, straightens tilted images, corrects perspective, and crops each scan.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Batch scanning
It can scan several printed photos in a single capture.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Editing
The built-in editor includes brightness, contrast, scratch removal, and color filters.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Export integrations
Scans can be exported to Apple Photos, Google Photos, or as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files to folders, external drives, or cloud storage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Exports
Scans can be exported to Apple Photos or Google Photos, or saved as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files to a Mac folder, external drive, or cloud storage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
iPhone companion
The iPhone app captures printed photos and sends them to PhotoScanner on Mac for processing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Mac requirements
The site lists macOS 14.6 or later and support for Intel and Apple Silicon.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Metadata
Users can add or correct dates and locations for each scanned photo, and metadata is preserved on export.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Offline use
Scanning, editing, and exporting work without an internet connection; iPhone scanning requires both devices on the same network.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Platform limit
The Mac app requires macOS 14.6 or later and is not available for Windows or iPad; the iPhone companion app is free.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Scan quality
The scan quality can be set from 75 to 1200 DPI.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Scanner compatibility
The app supports Mac-compatible scanners using Apple’s native scanner driver, including USB and Wi-Fi scanners.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com
Target users
PhotoScanner is designed for people preserving analog photos, including shoebox collections, albums, and entire estates, without requiring technical knowledge.Read 30 Sep 2026 · photo-scanner.com

Plans and prices

AI-Credits Small Pack $1.99, paid once pay per use AI enhancement credits · credits do not expire Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
AI-Credits Medium Pack $7.99, paid once pay per use AI enhancement credits · credits do not expire Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
AI-Credits Big Pack $17.99, paid once pay per use AI enhancement credits · credits do not expire Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Photo Scanner Lifetime $19.99, paid once one-time purchase full app · built-in editor · no recurring fees Read 30 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com

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