By purchasing new scanner, the user usually receives a disk with drivers and software along with the device. However, over time, this disk tends to disappear in an unknown direction, and the need to use the supplied drivers disappears, since by this time more fresh versions, which can be downloaded at any time from the manufacturer's website. This is where the idea of ​​alternative designs comes in, with the help of which it would be possible to work with all the functions of the device. But some utilities can do much more than the original utility from disk to scanner!

⇡ VueScan 8.6 - bringing the old scanner back to life

• Developer: Hamrick Software
• Distribution size: 6 MB
• Distribution: shareware
• Russian interface: yes

The scanner is one of those devices that can serve for a dozen years or more. If you don't use it very actively, it can continue to work great as you update your work computers over and over again. However, manufacturers of computer peripherals are not very happy with this state of affairs. You may be convinced of this if you want to connect an old scanner to a computer with installed Windows 7, go to the developer's site and find that there are no drivers for your model, and its support has been discontinued. Leaving users face to face with new OS versions and old hardware, manufacturers seem to be saying "Buy a new scanner!" But do not rush to open the prices and send the old man to retire - perhaps he will serve for more than one year. And the VueScan program can make him friends with a new computer.

VueScan can act as universal driver for legacy scanners. Using this utility, you can successfully scan documents, images, films, save the received data in one of the supported formats (PDF, JPEG, TIFF and TXT), or immediately send them to print. VueScan is also useful for owners of modern scanners, because the program includes more possibilities settings than most utilities provided by the manufacturers of these devices.

The program can work in one of two modes: "Master" or "Detailed". The first, as the name implies, is organized as a step-by-step assistant. The user is asked to select the final scan target - saving to a file or sending to a printer, after which he needs to specify the scan source and the folder into which the files will be saved, to determine the quality of the files to receive.

Interestingly, in this mode, VueScan does not load the user with concepts such as permission. Instead, you just need to indicate what you plan to do with the received scans: send by mail, store in the archive, send to print, etc. In the next step, VueScan will show you what the document will look like after scanning, and will give you the ability to rotate the image and crop it. Then the program will scan.

The "Master" mode is suitable for performing quick scan, but if you are used to being in control of every little detail, it makes sense to switch to "Details" mode. In more than ten years of its existence, VueScan has acquired a huge number of possibilities, in current version two modes are offered detailed customization... The first of them displays only the most important parameters, and in the second - all available options.

By scanning an image from film, VueScan can partially remove grain, restore colors, and sharpen. Also, due to the numerous settings of the program, you can control the color balance, set the auto-crop parameters and much more. Once selected, the settings can be saved as a profile and then used over and over again. This is convenient if you are doing scans of the same type, for example, scanning an entire book.

VueScan integrates the system optical recognition text (OCR), thanks to which documents scanned with its help can be immediately recognized and created on their basis RTF files or PDF searchable by text. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that not all documents are recognized by VueScan correctly, but do not forget that this is not main function programs. Therefore, it can be considered a very nice addition to the main toolkit.

The professional version of VueScan differs from standard theme that offers support for ICC profiles and color spaces... In addition, it has the ability to calibrate the scanner colors according to the IT8 standard, as well as the ability to scan to RAW files.

⇡ BlindScanner 2.7 - working with a scanner in a local network

• Developer: Masters ITC Software
• Distribution size: 2 MB
• Distribution: shareware
• Russian interface: yes

The number of scanners available to the user is usually less than the number of work computers. This can cause some inconvenience. For example, if you have a couple of desktops and the same number of laptops at home, then you need to decide which of them is most convenient to connect the scanner to, and then deal only with this computer. When a scanner is connected to one of the computers in the office, the user sitting at this computer cannot work normally - his colleagues every now and then ask him to scan documents. As a result, the employee's performance is diminished by being constantly distracted.

BlindScanner solves this problem. Using this utility, you can open access to the scanner for any computer in local network... To do this, on the PC to which the scanner is connected, you need to install the server part of the application, and on each of the computers from which you plan to use the device, the client. Server part can run as an application or as a service.

BlindScanner client side has user-friendly interface with which you can fully control the scanning process. First, you need to select a scanner available on the network in the list of devices, and then decide on the location of the files and the format.

BlindScanner supports saving documents to BMP files, GIF, JPG, PDF, PNG, TIFF. Before scanning, it is possible to set the resolution, as well as the color mode: black and white, grayscale, or full color. If you need to scan a lot of documents, you can use the "Multi-page scanning" group of settings, after which you can specify whether the scanner has an automatic paper feeder, whether you want to scan both sides of the sheet and skip blank pages... In addition, in the mode multi-page scanning BlindScanner can perform auto-scan with delay. Selected scan settings can be saved as a profile for later use.

BlindScanner also has a Pro version, which is distinguished by the ability to scan directly in the program in which it is supposed to work with scanned documents - Adobe photoshop, Abbyy Finereader etc.

It should be borne in mind that the program uses port 8900 to connect to the server, so for it correct work you may need to ensure that it is not blocked by a firewall.

⇡ Scanned Document Distributor 2.0 - upload scans to FTP and send them by mail

• Developer: Nico Cuppen Software
• Distribution: shareware
• Russian interface: no

Most of the "native" applications that come with scanners allow you to save ready file in one of the popular formats, but this is where their possibilities are exhausted. Imagine a situation where you need to scan many documents and then open them in a certain program... In this case, you have to do a lot of unnecessary actions: save the file to disk, then run the program and open the file from it.

Scanned Document Distributor differs from other scanning applications in that it can perform many different actions on the received files. So, in addition to the usual saving them to disk in PDF format, TIFF, JPG, GIF or PNG, the program can immediately send the file to print ( network printers supported), transfer file by e-mail as an attachment, upload it to an FTP server, and run any user specified application and open the file in it. It is important that several actions can be used within one task. For example, a scanned file can be automatically sent to print and uploaded to an FTP server.

Working with Scanned Document Distributor is organized as follows: first you need to create a profile that includes scanning parameters, as well as a description of the actions that need to be performed. After saving, the profile appears in the main window of the program, and all that is required from the user the next time the program is started is to put the document in the scanner, select desired profile and click on the button that starts the process.

However, if you constantly use the same profile, you can keep the number of steps to a minimum. With the profile shortcut function, you can add an icon to quick launch Scanned Document Distributor with the selected settings on the desktop, in the Start menu, on the Quick Launch. In the program settings, you can specify the email address to which a notification will be sent each time a scan profile is started.

The program supports scanners with an automatic paper feeder. Depending on the selected settings, when automatic scanning multiple pages the result can be saved as multi-page TIFF files or PDF.

⇡ Photocopier Pro 3.10 - fast sending scans for printing

• Developer: Nico Cuppen Software
• Distribution size: 1.7 MB
• Distribution: shareware
• Russian interface: no

Unfortunately, not all programs supplied with scanners have the ability to quick dispatch scan for printing. Nevertheless, this function is very much in demand, because a scanner and a printer connected to a computer can easily replace a copier. You can, of course, scan a document, then open it in the appropriate program and send it to print, but this takes a lot of time. If there are more than one or two documents, it is especially tiresome. Photocopier Pro allows you to send the finished scan to the printer with the push of just one button.

The program is very easy to use - all its main parameters fit in one small window (although for more fine tuning will need to open additional window). By default, before starting scanning, it displays a window in which you can preview the document and, if necessary, crop it, center it, increase or decrease the brightness, change the scale or make other adjustments. You can also specify the required number of copies, enable scanning on both sides, disable the automatic paper feeder. RiDoc 3.3 - assistant in working with scanned documents

• Developer: "RIMAN COMPANY"
• Distribution size: 4.8 MB
• Distribution: shareware
• Russian interface: yes

RiDoc is multifunctional program which helps to manage a large number scans. With it, you can save scanned documents to TIFF, BMP, JPEG, PNG files, create PDF files, send documents to print or send by e-mail. In addition, with RiDoc, you can quickly insert a scan into a MS Word document. Unfortunately, the latest version of MS Word 2010 does not have the function of direct insertion of an image from a scanner, which users are more accustomed to. early versions programs. This is why having this capability in RiDoc can be very helpful.

One more interesting opportunity RiDoc - watermarking scanned documents. This feature can be used to protect content from being recognized. If you want to share your document with others but don't want the text to be recognized, a diamond-shaped watermark overlaid on top of your main content makes OCR systems much more difficult.

Finally, RiDoc can be used to organize your scanned documents. The program implements the function of working with " quick folders", thanks to which, firstly, it is convenient to choose a directory for saving, and secondly, you can quickly find previously saved files. To work with" quick folders "you need to make a list of them, and then just select the one you need when saving.

⇡ Conclusion

No matter how trivial the task may seem, in most cases you can find original ways its solutions. This also applies to scanning documents. The programs covered in this review allow you to simplify many operations related to receiving and processing scans, to automate some actions. Try to work with these utilities and, perhaps, very soon they will be included in your own list must have applications.

VueScan - Advanced universal application for scanners, which allows you to make the most of all the capabilities of the device. Both beginners and experienced users will be able to use the program computer users... This is possible thanks to the detailed user interface, which is often not the case with other similar software.

Usually, software that comes with the scanner has a fairly modest and even primitive set of parameters to customize the scanning process.
On the other hand, the scan results in a fundamentally new level, which increases the capabilities of the device due to the extended functionality of the software. For example, with the new drivers, users can edit balance, brightness and color depth, perform multi-pass and batch scans against the backdrop of an easy-to-understand user interface.

In addition, the application can partially execute photo editor functions: the original snapshot or just the picture is saved in special file, which later allows for its processing without the participation of a scanner.

Thanks to this, it is enough to pass the original through the scanner only once, at the same time saving the resource of the latter, as well as the time of the user himself.

The program for the vuescan scanner can be downloaded for free with a key only from the official website, after paying a license in advance or looking for a medicine on the Internet. For everyone else, it is distributed free of charge, but with limited functionality (watermarks are present).

It is usually used as programs for the scanner canon and hp in view of the increased love of users for the equipment of these companies, but this does not mean at all that the software is not working for brands from other manufacturers. The list of supported devices simply contains huge list all kinds of devices (work with more than 1850 models is supported).

Separately, it should be said about such an opportunity as saving previously selected personal settings for each scan. For this, a separate profile is created, which allows you to significantly optimize the work. This is especially true if several users work with the computer at once or a wide variety of documents are scanned.

Additionally, we note that there is no need to perform various manipulations in order to separately download a program for text recognition from a scanner, since this application copes well with this difficult task. Well, if you need a more professional tool, then the best choice is ABBYY FineReader.

Moreover, VueScan scanner program Will be appreciated by everyone who works with film originals or slides. This software contains information about the color mask of more than 150 types of film, but there is also the possibility of manual adjustment of the parameters. Another "trick" of the VueScan program is that the scanned image can become "high quality" better than the original Eliminate dust and dirt thanks to noise suppression tools, infrared cleaning function to hide scratches and other defects. There is also a tool for suppressing the "grain" effect without significant loss of sharpness, the ability to qualitatively improve focusing and image calibration is available.

If you use several devices or have just changed the scanner, you can use one driver that comes with this application.

When using this software, even the most discerning user will not remain indifferent to the capabilities of the hardware controlled by this program.

Separately, it is worth noting that you can download vuescan x32 / x64 for free without watermarks only by purchasing a license for the program or thanks to "drugs". Our site has nothing to do with the latter, in mind high risk the spread of viruses.

This extension for the scanner does not take up much space in the computer's memory and it can be installed "for trial" in order to safely remove it if you suddenly do not like it and want to return to the native software that came with the scanner.

VueScan is software that is designed to work with different models scanners. The program was created in 1998. VueScan supports many flatbed as well as film scanners.

If you are looking for advanced scanning features or your scanner no longer supports your model, then this program will suit you perfectly. This utility compatible with large quantity scanners. Latest version the software supports over 1,500 models.

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Documents that have been scanned can be saved in different formats... The program also makes it possible to create multipage PDF... In order for users to be able to use the utility without restrictions, VueScan must be activated.

The main features of the program:

• Scanning documents, photos and films.
• Creation various files- TIFF, PDF, TXT, JPEG.
• Import function support.
• Recognition of graphics and symbols in the document.
• Step-by-step control of file scanning.
• Automatic removal of various defects.
• Batch scanning of documents.

Thanks to the program, you can conveniently scan any files - images, documents, etc. The application also has the ability to remove defects in the image, work with color depth, and suppress scanner noise. To use the program without restrictions, you need to download the VueScan key.

Advantages of the program:

1. Supports over 1500 scanner models.
2. Support for different operating systems.
3. Simplified interface for scanning documents.
4. In stock standard set formats for scanning scans.
5. Recognition of scanned text.
6. Russian language support.

Disadvantages of the program:

1. Paid activation is required to use the application without restrictions.
2. It happens that your scanner cannot be connected through this application.

The program interface is quite simple. Most importantly, VueScan supports Russian. Everything is clear in the program, so even novice users can figure it out.

Despite some shortcomings, it can be said that VueScan is the right program for computer. It is much easier to work with multiple scanners. Also, you don't have to look for suitable drivers every time.

Any technique has a hard fate. First, we look forward to a new product, save money to buy it and, as soon as the opportunity arises, we go to the store. The joy of the new gadget lasts for several weeks, after which love passes and the object of fleeting adoration goes to gather dust on the shelf "on demand".

The other day I had a need for scanning and a small correction of documents (may the lawyers forgive me). Of course, with direct hands all the responsibilities of the scanner can be taken over by the iPhone - an 8-megapixel camera is quite enough, but when quality is at stake, you cannot do without a scanner. It was then that I remembered the dusty old man scanner Canon CanoScan Lide 30.

I remembered, but it was too late: alas, there was not a single computer in the house based on Windows, OS X flatly refused to be friends with the scanner, and time was running out. The VueScan program came to the rescue, breathing life into a seemingly lifeless device.

Everything would be fine if under the brainchild of Canon there was official driver for OS X platform but between scanner and mine MacBook Air 10 years difference, and in digital world Is an eternity. Of course, all problems would be solved by a banal installing Windows as a second system, but the lack of a distribution kit and a sane Internet nullified all searches. Salvation was found in the program.

Connected to USB scanner categorically did not react to any gestures, OS X was silent. And lo and behold, the launched VueScan detected the scanner and after a few minutes I received the digital copies I needed in the maximum resolution.

The VueScan app interface, despite very regular updates, froze in the 2000s. Perhaps this is the only drawback of the application, which immediately fades into the background, overshadowed by multifunctionality and an abundance of all kinds of settings.

The general application menu is displayed in two forms: simplified and detailed. In the latter, you get the ability to control almost any parameters, ranging from resolution and ending with the number of bits per pixel of the image.

VueScan allows not only to revive the scanner without the presence of OS X compatible drivers (according to the developer, the number of supported scanners exceeds 2.5 thousand), but also to use function keys by assigning the required actions.

The application allows you to see the scanned image in real time, and if the result is not satisfactory to you, you can immediately stop scanning. On the Filter tab, the resulting scan can be corrected by correcting the "soapiness" of the image and increasing its sharpness.

The Output tab allows you to select the resulting format for saving and the directory for saving scanned files.

Curve graphs are also provided for more fine tuning of scanning.

VueScan is a truly feature rich application with a flexible range of settings. Alas, you have to pay for comfort and opportunities. Price tag in $49.95 (and $89.95 per Pro version) - slightly higher than the average pricing policy Mac App Store, but at the same time you no longer need to buy a new scanner and your old digital friend will be able to serve for more than one year. V trial version you can make scans, save pictures, but as a result each copy will be watermarked.

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Windows 8, 8 64-bit, 7, 7 64-bit, Vista, Vista 64-bit, XP, XP 64-bit

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VueScan overview

VueScan is one of the inexpensive scanning software available with support for nearly all film scanners and some flatbed scanners... It comes in versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.

The advantage of this program is the ability to easily and accurately correct the color of color negatives. This is very difficult to do, and with VueScan, the procedure is greatly simplified. Using the program makes it possible to implement some special functions scanner: batch scan, autofocus, infrared channel that eliminates dust and scratches, multi-pass scanning, which reduces noise in dark areas of the slide, and others. With VueScan, it is possible to perform multi-pass scanning that interacts directly with the scanner hardware. There is no TWAIN interface in this program. VueScan outperforms the original scanner software in focus scanning in many cases. Which, however, will not prevent you from returning to the latter at any time.

By choosing the type of negative film, you can correct a specific orange tint, VueScan distinguishes about two hundred types of film. This is actually quite difficult, as any inaccuracy that is made when setting the exposure or processing the film can lead to a shift in colors. VueScan has special tools to solve this problem. Using VueScan is pretty straightforward, and many of the features are automatically enabled for the best color rendering, as this is the default result. The apparent difficulty in using the program can be created by the user himself, digging too deeply into it, VueScan is trustworthy in terms of the default settings. The user needs, in fact, to determine the settings with the scanning mode and, perhaps, the type of film. Otherwise, you can trust the program. If necessary, it is possible to enlarge the pre-view window and the histogram as needed.

You can make adjustments to the brightness, due to the fact that the program in some cases "overdoes" with this parameter. But, main task the user is to work with color balance, if this, of course, is required by the content of the image.

White Balance is used to adjust the RGB settings and enhance the naturalness of the image. For example, in Auto Level mode, adjustments are made. maximum values histograms displayed in subsequent white. Scenes with artificial lighting or orange sunsets are best handled in Neutral. Images that lack neutral grays and whites, such as photographs with green grass or flowers in the background, most likely do not need correction. white, but other pictures (portraits, landscapes, still lifes) are highly dependent on this parameter. Auto values Black and White Points help to change the preset total pixel value and preserve the greatest number details of darkened areas, the most natural reproduction of shadows and penumbra. It is possible to change these values, that is, to increase the contrast, move it to the Black slider in right side(however, not more than half a percent). But practice has proven that it is better not to deviate from the default, but leave the contrast correction for later and for Photoshop. These half a percent change in typical scenes is fantastic. But if you overuse preset changes, you can lose detail in the shaded areas that VueScan saves.

VueScan is not an image editor, Photoshop does this function well. The main task and main advantage of this program is that it can be used to quickly and effectively correct color balance... For working with negatives, this means quite a lot. You can download VueScan for Windows x64 and Windows here.