VueScan is a powerful, easy-to-use program that:

  • scans documents, photos and film
  • creates PDF, JPEG, TIFF and TXT files
  • supports over 1200 scanners
  • has been downloaded over 5 million times
  • costs $39.95 and a free trial is available

VueScan guides you step-by-step and gives you lots of help. Just click the DOWNLOAD button and you'll be scanning in a few minutes.

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VueScan 8.5.39 was released on November 19, 2009, 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.

You can download versions of VueScan for:

Upgrade to the Latest Version

To upgrade to the latest version of VueScan, just click the DOWNLOAD button. 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.

You can use the version you've purchased for as long as you'd like, and upgrades to new versions are free in the first year after you purchase the Standard Edition. Upgrades are always free if you purchase the Professional Edition.

VueScan Editions

There are two Editions of VueScan - Standard and Professional - but only one file to download. VueScan 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.

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

VueScan Reviews

14 September 2009 PC World "If you really like your venerable flatbed scanner, and have no desire to discard it, VueScan can be your answer."

13 September 2009 Washington Post "if your scanner is valuable enough to you, Hamrick Software's VueScan can probably keep it operational"

January 2009 Computer Express Magazine "superior user interface, well thought-out features and great value"

August 2008 Computer Shopper Magazine "it's an essential program for any photo enthusiast"

23 June 2008 Mac Guild "VueScan is great for hobbyists ... as well as for advanced users"

May 2008 Advanced Photoshop Magazine "It is extremely easy to get good results"

January 2008 Photography Corner "I was really impressed with VueScan and how easy it was to use"

22 September 2007 Amateur Photographer "VueScan excels ... will save you upgrading your expensive hardware ... extraordinarily good value."

August 2007 MacWorld Magazine "If you've got an older scanner ... or a supported scanner that's sorely lacking software features - check out VueScan"

July 2007 Connected Photographer "VueScan earns itself a perfect score of 5 out of 5."

June 2007 Windows XP: The Official Magazine "Save our scanners! Get trusty scanners working once again."

May 2007 MacFormat Magazine "There's no need to throw an old scanner away - try VueScan instead!"

11 May 2007 Applelinks "I've found that VueScan lives up to its claims, and is a powerful and pleasant, even fun to use piece of software."

May 2006 Digital Camera Shopper "VueScan really can create very high quality scans from almost any scanner."

18 October 2004 Macworld "VueScan opens the door to professional-quality scanner control..."

27 July 2004 PC Magazine "should be of interest to imaging pro or enthusiast who wants the best possible photo scan quality"

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