Benefits of getting new photo scanning software

Time saving

Investing in new scanning software can save you tons of time. Some software are slower than others, aside from the fact that some software have special fast or bulk scanning features. Besides, new and improved software corrects problems or flaws on your scan automatically, which also optimizes timings. 

Enhanced scanning quality



Regardless of the type of hardware or scanning device you own, your scanner basically has a picture-taking function. On the other hand, scanning software processes the information, the file, the photo, whatever you’re scanning. Also, the software corrects any imperfection on the captured element in its digitally processed form and improves its display. Some software can be pretty basic but others give you the chance to get the best quality possible in your scanning. 

Additional customization capabilities



Acquiring good scanning software offers you the opportunity to take your scanning to the next level with functions that allow you to customize your scan. It can go as simple as the format you want: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, etc., to other more complex imaging editing tools.

Overview of popular photo scanning software

VueScan Photo Scanning Software

This is a popular scanning software on the market, this is due to its high quality and versatility, including photos, documents, or films. Specifically talking about photo scanning, the software is equipped with several image editing tools that can be applied automatically or manually, such as cropping, restoring color, straightening, balance, and brightness. 

VueScan can work with the latest technology scanners, as well as with old and no longer supported scanners. This means that it works with an extensive range of hardware, so it's unlikely that it won’t work for the scanner you already have at home. It is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.



The interface seems very intuitive and user friendly. There’s a free version, which adds a watermark on scanned files, and several paid versions.

ScanSpeeder Software

This software, as the name suggests, claims to have a good working speed. ScanSpeeder seems particularly good at scanning large amounts of photos or documents in a short time without compromising quality. With one click allowing you to restore and correct different problems in your photos. 

Another feature of this software is the simple and user-friendly interface, which makes it relatively straightforward to use even for inexperienced users. You can, as well, edit your pictures with all the wide selection of tools it has to offer. 



ScanSpeeder has a free demo version that offers 10 free scans. After that, there is a Standard and a Pro version available. This software is only available for Windows but supports older versions like Windows 7, 8, 8.2, and Vista. As well, it is required to have a flatbed scanner or feeder with TWAIN or WIA drivers installed. 

SilverFast

Silverfast is one of the bigger players in professional photo scanning services, SilverFast is known for its special photo editing tools, e.g. removing scratches, dust, or other image defects. Additionally, its color features provide you with higher color management.

It supports a wide variety of scanners, but you should check their website for the specific list to see if yours is supported. SilverFast is available for Windows and MacOS or as a plug-in for Photoshop. 

It is important to highlight that this software requires some experience in scanning and photo editing, otherwise, it can be difficult to use because it could be more intuitive. The interface on the other hand is clean but definitely more professional oriented.



SilverFast, different from other options we have seen so far, can be a bit pricey. This could be justified by the amount of professional features it offers, from normal scanning to image processing. This software has a 30-day free trial that lets you use almost all the features available, with just a few exceptions, and a watermark will be added to your scans. 

Difference between photo scanning software for consumer or business

Unlike consumer use, business use might require higher amounts of photos to scan, for backup or digital archives, for example. Or even the quality demand of the scanning might also be higher, which will demand more specialized technical/professional implementation. For these purposes, interScan has several different production scanners.

Conclusion