EasyScan

EasyScan is a simple and comprehensive application that can be used for acquiring images from any Twain version 1.6 or higher compatible scanner. Its main purpose is to provide you with a method of connecting to a scanner by using a single, standard interface, without needing any other dedicated software for each hardware type.

The program provides support for most flatbed scanners and comes with powerful tools that allow you to edit the output before saving it to your computer.

The main interface is rather simple and comprises all the commands and options, such as selecting the image type, adjusting the brightness and the contrast levels, the scanner horizontal and vertical resolution, as well as the destination width and height. To ease your work, you can create styles, which include a list of user-defined parameters, enabling you to quickly select the desired configuration.

EasyScan enables you to scan photos and drawings in black and white, grayscale, 16, 256 or millions of colors. If the scanner does not send back appropriate colors, you have to setup the source manually.

The application comes with a set of filters, effects and editing tools that you can apply to the image. Rotation, mirroring, negative effect, borders, emboss, RGB channel setting, blur, focus and details enhancements are some worth mentioning. A preview of the acquired image is displayed in a separate window, where you can zoom in on a given area.

The 'Image Buffer' is designed to store multiple image views, while the 'Print Stack' option can be used for saving the final images you scan, enabling you to print them or send them by fax altogether.

EasyScan comes in handy for acquiring, editing and previewing scanned pictures before saving them to your computer. However, since it has not been updated lately, it might not work with the latest scanner models.