VueScan 9 is the world's most widely used scanner software.

VueScan is an easy-to-use replacement for the software that came with your scanner and supports most flatbed scanners, printer/scanners and film scanners. Over 10 million people have downloaded VueScan since it was first released in 1998. Whether you are looking for more advanced features that your scanner vendor doesn't provide, or your scanner vendor no longer supports your scanner, VueScan 9 helps you get the most out of your scanner.

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What others are saying

"If your scanner is valuable enough to you, Hamrick Software's VueScan can probably keep it operational"

"If you really like your venerable flatbed scanner, and have no desire to discard it, VueScan can be your answer."

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"If you've got an older scanner ... or a supported scanner that's sorely lacking software features - check out VueScan"

"Should be of interest to imaging pro or enthusiast who wants the best possible photo scan quality""

"It is extremely easy to get good results"

"VueScan excels ... will save you upgrading your expensive hardware ... extraordinarily good value."

VueScan 9 Features

Compatible with over 1850 Scanners

VueScan 9 is compatible with over 1850 different scanners, including most HP, Canon, Epson, and Nikon scanners. The best way to see if your scanner works is to You can also check this list of supported scanners.

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

VueScan 9 works on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Many scanner vendors will stop supporting a scanner and it will stop working on a new operating system. VueScan 9 solves that problem and lets you use your old scanner again.

VueScan Mobile for iPad and iPhone

If you have an iPad or iPhone, you can use VueScan Mobile Free for scanning. This is a completely free program that's available in the app store.

Outputs scans in a variety of formats

VueScan 9 can output scanned documents, photos, and film in PDF, JPEG and TIFF formats. It can also recognize text using OCR and create multi-page pdfs using both flatbed scanners and scanners with automatic document feeders

Great for Beginner and Pro Users

We built VueScan so that two completely different types of users can use it. Guide Me mode guides you step by step through the scanner process. The Advanced mode lets you unlock powerful features to have complete control over your scan

Constantly Updated

We update VueScan once a week on average. With the Standard Edition you get free upgrades for a year. If you purchase the Professional Edition you get free upgrades for life. We are constantly adding new features and adding support for new scanners.

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VueScan Downloads


VueScan 9.0.79 was released on January 29, 2012, and you can read about what's new in this version. You can get more information in the Release Notes.

If you've never used VueScan, you can get more information from the VueScan User's Guide (also available in PDF). There is also a list of supported scanners and a two-minute introductory video.

Windows Mac OS X Linux
VueScan 9 x32 9.0.79 9.0.79 9.0.79
VueScan 9 x64 9.0.79 9.0.79 9.0.79
VueScan 8.6 8.6.66 8.6.66 8.6.66
VueScan 8.5 8.5.41 8.5.41 8.5.41

Upgrade to the Latest Version

To upgrade to the latest version of VueScan, just click version you want in the table above. It will automatically recognize if you've already purchased it, and the latest version should just work. You don't need to uninstall old versions before upgrading.

VueScan 9 Editions

There are two Editions of VueScan 9 - Standard and Professional - but only one file to download. VueScan 9 operates as a trial version when you first download it. After you purchase and enter a serial number, the Standard Edition or Professional Edition features are enabled and the dollar-sign watermark is disabled.

Standard Edition Professional Edition
Free upgrade period one year unlimited
Create raw scan files no yes
ICC profiles and color spaces no yes
IT8 color calibration no yes
Purchase price $39.95 $79.95

You can use VueScan on up to four different computers that you personally use, with any combination of operating systems, with any number of scanners, both x32 and x64, with a single license.

You can use the version you purchase for as long as you want. You get free upgrades for one year with the Standard Edition and unlimited free upgrades with the Professional Edition.

There is usually an upgraded version of VueScan every week or two, and these include improvements, new features, support for additional scanners, bug fixes, and support for new operating systems like Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion).

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VueScan Mobile

Accessing your WiFi enabled scanner has never been easier. VueScan Mobile allows you to seamlessly scan documents and photos straight to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from HP, Canon, and Epson WiFi printer/scanners.


In addition to sending via Email and saving to the Photos App, VueScan Mobile allows you to save scanned images to your favorite iOS apps that can open PDF or JPEG files such as iBooks, Dropbox, GoodReader, Evernote, etc.


VueScan Bible

The VueScan Bible is the "missing manual" for new, experienced, and prospective users of VueScan.


Sascha Steinhoff, author of the best-selling book Scanning Negatives and Slides 2nd edition, guides the reader through all stages of using VueScan, from the step-by-step installation through the workflow of scan preparation and scanning.

You can get more info about the book from the publisher, Rocky Nook.