VueScan
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What it is
VueScan is scanning software for Windows, macOS, and Linux, designed to work with flatbed, document, and film or slide scanners. Its maker says it supports over 8,000 scanners from 42 manufacturers. For flatbed photos, it can detect, crop, and separate multiple images. Document tools include OCR, searchable and multipage PDFs, automatic deskewing, and blank-page removal; 49 OCR languages and batch scanning are listed. Film tools include infrared dust and scratch removal, faded-color restoration, multi-exposure scanning, IT8 calibration, and RAW output. Film and slide scanner support and RAW output require Professional; Standard includes document feeder support and OCR. The trial has no stated time limit, but its scans carry a watermark that cannot later be removed. Monthly plans are $7.46 a month for Standard and $14.96 a month for Professional. One-time editions cost $89.95 as a one-time purchase for Standard and $206.95, paid once for Professional, each including one year of free updates.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- VueScan is a scanning application for Windows, macOS, and Linux that replaces scanner software and works with flatbed, document, and film/slide scanners.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Security
- The privacy policy says Hamrick uses reasonable safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the site uses analytics that may collect browsing, device, IP, and approximate location data, and says it does not sell personal information.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Support
- The maker asks users to submit a Problem Report for help with specific issues and says reports are personally reviewed by Ed or David Hamrick.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Founded
- 1991Read 28 Sep 2026 · hamrick.com
- Company history
- Hamrick Software says it was founded by Ed Hamrick in 1991 and first released VueScan in 1998.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Document tools
- Its document features include OCR, searchable PDFs, multipage PDFs, automatic deskewing, and blank-page removal.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Edition limits
- Film/slide scanner support and RAW output require the Professional Edition; Standard includes document feeder support and OCR.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Film tools
- The maker lists infrared dust and scratch removal, faded-color restoration, multi-exposure scanning, IT8 calibration, and RAW output for film scanning.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- License use
- For personal use, a Standard or Professional license can be used on up to four computers owned by the licensee; non-personal use requires a separate license for each computer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Photo scanning
- VueScan can automatically detect, crop, and separate multiple photos placed on a flatbed scanner.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Scanner support
- The maker says VueScan supports over 8,000 scanners from 42 manufacturers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Trial restrictions
- The trial can be used for as long as desired, but scans made with it have a watermark that cannot be removed later.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
- Updates
- One-time purchases include one year of free updates, while subscriptions include updates while active.Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Plans and prices
Standard Edition $7.46 a month Monthly; page also shows $9.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, OCR, TIFF · use while subscription is active · no film/slide scanner support Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Professional Edition $14.96 a month Monthly; page also shows $19.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, TIFF, OCR, RAW · film/slide scanners · use while subscription is active Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Standard Edition $29.96 a year Annually; page also shows $39.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, OCR, TIFF · use while subscription is active · no film/slide scanner support Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Professional Edition $67.46 a year Annually; page also shows $89.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, TIFF, OCR, RAW · film/slide scanners · use while subscription is active Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Standard Edition One Time Purchase $89.95, paid once One-time; page also shows $99.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, OCR, TIFF · use indefinitely · one year of free updates Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Professional Edition One Time Purchase $206.95, paid once One-time; page also shows $229.95 Flatbed scanning · JPG, PDF, TIFF, OCR, RAW · film/slide scanners · use indefinitely · one year of free updates Read 4 Oct 2026 · hamrick.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports scanners from 42 manufacturers
- Offers OCR in 49 languages
- Includes searchable and multipage PDF output
- One-time purchases include a year of updates
Limits
- No free plan is listed
- Trial scans carry a permanent watermark
- Film and slide support requires Professional
Who it suits
VueScan may suit users whose scanner software is being replaced, including people scanning documents, photos, or film. Those needing film or slide scanning and RAW output need the Professional Edition.
Verdict
VueScan covers document, photo, and film workflows, with edition-specific limits for film and RAW features. Compare the subscription and one-time prices, and account for the trial watermark before relying on trial scans.
Where Specifiction places it
- Document Scanning Software#19 of 267.5
