PaperScan Scanner Software Free Edition

PaperScan Scanner Software Free Edition, just like the name suggests, is a third-party program aimed at individuals who want a little more power over their scanning equipment, including post-processing features for those moments when there is no time to rescan and rearrange your documents. It might not feel like it, but the more helpful features you've got, the more freedom you enjoy. This is exactly the case with this program.

Traditionally, when talking about scanning equipment or scanned documents, photos and pictures are not really something to take into consideration. Still, PaperScan manages to include all possibilities. It supports almost any type of scanned or photographed material, including TWAIN and WIA scanners. You'll have to install your device drivers before pairing your equipment with this software. Once done, it will be immediately recognized by the program.

Just like in the case of hardware compatibility, post-processing features seem to be pretty solid. You get an area selection tool, rotation options, resize possibilities, and a neat set of filters. Effects are also a part of the package and so is the color adjustment option. The auto-deskew tool is a lifesaver for individuals who take pictures with their phones. This way, you'll achieve a professional scanner look without actually owning the equipment. If you're scanned documents have punch holes or any other protrusions for that matter, this app can easily rid you of them. It's features like these that make us understand how much attention to detail was actually put into an app like this.

PaperScan Scanner Software Free Edition is a useful non-commercial alternative to your basic scanning software. If you can deal with the absence of annotation support and automatic color detection, and don't usually scan more than 10 pages within a batch, you have no reason to avoid this particular application.