ScanSpeeder Changelog

What's new in ScanSpeeder 3.25

Apr 5, 2023
  • Fine rotate frames in Step 1 using arrow keys
  • Select one or more frames (left-click to select or control-left-click to select multiple)
  • Hover over selected frame until you see the rotate arrows, then left or right arrow to fine rotate
  • Fixed photos not appearing in Step 2 for certain Windows display scaling settings

New in ScanSpeeder 3.24 (Nov 29, 2022)

  • Fixed 'Save to Folder' browser sometimes only shows Desktop folder
  • Fixed no longer prompts to save images that have already been saved
  • Fixed guidance callout placement

New in ScanSpeeder 3.22 (Sep 17, 2022)

  • Save source scan
  • Show datetime when one is set
  • Fixed reset image behavior
  • Fixed sometimes reports images not saved when they were
  • Fixed bugs related to importing existing images

New in ScanSpeeder 3.21 (Apr 19, 2022)

  • Enhance photos with many more image editing settings built right in No longer need advanced mode for advanced image enhancement.
  • Bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 3.20 (Apr 18, 2022)

  • Enhance photos with several settings
  • Bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 3.18 (Mar 1, 2022)

  • Added German and Spanish languages
  • Deutsch hinzugefügt | Español agregado
  • Allow Windows tag deletion and batch removal
  • New Step 1 setting option to detect very small items
  • More informative film scanning instructions
  • New right click copy tags and caption to selected images
  • Fixed ctrl-x in caption field now cuts text
  • Fixed app can no longer open off screen if app was in restore mode and screen setup changed
  • Fixed transfer issue with certain Plustek scanners in advanced scanning mode
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 3.17 (Feb 28, 2022)

  • Added German and Spanish languages
  • Deutsch hinzugefügt | Español agregado
  • Allow Windows tag deletion and batch removal
  • New Step 1 setting option to detect very small items
  • More informative film scanning instructions
  • New right click copy tags and caption to selected images
  • Fixed ctrl-x in caption field now cuts text
  • Fixed app can no longer open off screen if app was in restore mode and screen setup changed
  • Fixed transfer issue with certain Plustek scanners in advanced scanning mode
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 3.16 (Jun 22, 2021)

  • New toast notifications stay out of your way while letting you see current and previous messages when you need to
  • (Pro) Added film scanning task (negatives and slides)
  • Import Windows tags
  • (Pro) Import PDF keywords, title and subject
  • Improved photo detection
  • (Pro) Faster PDF import and separate into pages
  • (Pro) Better OCR text recognition for cards and receipts
  • Auto change scan settings based on task
  • Improved instructions for each task
  • Several bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 3.12 (Jan 5, 2021)

  • New task-driven user interface guides you through 7 common workflows
  • (Pro) Document, Receipt, Business/Sports Card Scanning
  • Create searchable PDF (OCR) files
  • Find documents, receipts and cards with File Explorer search on any text contents
  • Create multipage PDF documents from any combo of document pages and images
  • Add to an existing PDF file
  • Import PDF documents into separate pages to change and create new documents
  • Import Your Existing Photo Collection
  • Up to 200 at a time
  • Bulk one-click enhance and fix orientation
  • Add captions, date taken and tags
  • (Pro) Photo and Document Feeder Support
  • Separate and process pre-scans faster with one-click 'Import Next'
  • Faster image processing, text detection and saving with better multi-processor support
  • Add Date Taken and actual tags for the Windows Tags property
  • Reorder images/document pages with drag and drop
  • More Info:
  • Windows Tags (Exif keywords) can be added or replaced, but are not currently imported with files.
  • Change from previous behavior: previous behavior created new files on each change now overwrites the original file by default. This can be reverted to previous behavior under Tools > Options > Section 2 > check “Autonaming creates new files..”

New in ScanSpeeder 3.11 (Jan 1, 2021)

  • New task-driven user interface guides you through 7 common workflows
  • (Pro) Document, Receipt, Business/Sports Card Scanning
  • Create searchable PDF (OCR) files
  • Find documents, receipts and cards with File Explorer search on any text contents
  • Create multipage PDF documents from any combo of document pages and images
  • Add to an existing PDF file
  • Import PDF documents into separate pages to change and create new documents
  • Import Your Existing Photo Collection
  • Up to 200 at a time
  • Bulk one-click enhance and fix orientation
  • Add captions, date taken and tags
  • (Pro) Photo and Document Feeder Support
  • Separate and process pre-scans faster with one-click 'Import Next'
  • Faster image processing, text detection and saving with better multi-processor support
  • Add Date Taken and actual tags for the Windows Tags property
  • Reorder images/document pages with drag and drop

New in ScanSpeeder 3.10 (Dec 28, 2020)

  • New task-driven user interface guides you through 7 common workflows
  • (Pro) Document, Receipt, Business/Sports Card Scanning:
  • Create searchable PDF (OCR) files
  • Find documents, receipts and cards with File Explorer search on any text contents
  • Create multipage PDF documents from any combo of document pages and images
  • Add to an existing PDF file
  • Import PDF documents into separate pages to change and create new documents
  • Import Your Existing Photo Collection:
  • Up to 200 at a time
  • Bulk one-click enhance and fix orientation
  • Add captions, date taken and tags
  • (Pro) Photo and Document Feeder Support
  • Separate and process pre-scans faster with one-click 'Import Next'
  • Faster image processing, text detection and saving with better multi-processor support
  • Add Date Taken and actual tags for the Windows Tags property
  • Reorder images/document pages with drag and drop

New in ScanSpeeder 2.19.0 (Nov 28, 2019)

  • Fixes TWAIN scanning issue on some scanners.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.18.0 (Nov 22, 2019)

  • Uses 20% less memory!
  • New Step 1 setting to scan non-rectangular items.
  • More accurate preview in Step 1.
  • Fixed legacy frames with straighten off bug.
  • Plus several other enhancements and bug fixes.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.16.0 (Nov 22, 2019)

  • Resolved memory issue with new frame system.
  • Better handling of TWAIN scan mode issues.
  • Fixed advanced mode instruction blocking.
  • Fixed app resize in legacy frame system.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.15.0 (Sep 9, 2019)

  • Improved memory usage under new frame system.
  • Fixed imprinting certain characters.
  • Fixed delete button not available after select all frames.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.11.4 (Aug 8, 2019)

  • New way to manually designate photos and angle in Step 1 by clicking two corners on a side then clicking on the other side.
  • Fixed connection with some scanners.
  • Plus other enhancements and fixes.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.0.8 (Dec 24, 2018)

  • Fixed problem with trial mode.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.0.6 (Nov 28, 2018)

  • Improved image processing pipeline.
  • Corrected DPI stamping in a certain case.
  • Plus other bug fixes.

New in ScanSpeeder 2.0.5 (Nov 16, 2018)

  • Introducing ScanSpeeder Professional edition!
  • New magic wand feature corrects photos and removes tint with one click.
  • Scan photo negatives, slides and other film. (Pro)
  • Scan in 48-bit color or 16-bit gray. (Pro)
  • Plus other enhancements and bug fixes.

New in ScanSpeeder 1.7.3 (May 26, 2018)

  • Fixed: Pre-1.7 scanner is now recalled correctly after upgrade.

New in ScanSpeeder 1.7.2 (May 16, 2018)

  • Improved scanner compatibility by allowing you to scan photos with larger variety of scanner drivers
  • Simple and advanced mode scanner drivers merged into a single list
  • If using advanced scan mode, extra popup can be disabled
  • Better photo scanner troubleshooting messages

New in ScanSpeeder 1.6.1 (Dec 28, 2017)

  • Faster and more accurate straightening and auto-detection
  • Bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.6.0 (Dec 27, 2017)

  • Faster and more accurate straightening and auto-detection
  • Bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.7 (Nov 12, 2017)

  • Use your own file name instead of automatic naming
  • Bubble tips to help you through some actions
  • Bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.6 (May 4, 2017)

  • How-to-scan contextual help for your scanner
  • Scan photos in an additional color depth

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.5 (Apr 24, 2017)

  • Improved handling of various color depths
  • Improved user messaging
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.4 (Feb 8, 2017)

  • Added: Manually set photo scanning start number
  • Added: Reset all options and settings with one click
  • Fixed: Tabbing into step settings
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.3 (Mar 28, 2016)

  • Windows compatibility security upgrade
  • Fixed TWAIN mode memory leak
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.2 (Dec 28, 2015)

  • Now supports 1-click operation with optional automated photo extract and save

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.1 (Aug 28, 2015)

  • Fixed Facebook login issue

New in ScanSpeeder 1.5.0 (Aug 17, 2015)

  • Improved auto-detection with non-white backgrounds
  • Added photo feeder capability in TWAIN mode
  • Fixed memory leaks
  • Fixed logging issue

New in ScanSpeeder 1.4.5 (Jun 12, 2015)

  • Fixed tab orders and shortcut key
  • Improved logging
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.4.4 (Jan 29, 2015)

  • more accurate preview photos in step 2
  • easier frame and photo manipulation
  • Other enhancements and bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.4.3 (Dec 29, 2014)

  • Scanning bug fixes
  • Other workflow improvements

New in ScanSpeeder 1.4.1 (Dec 22, 2014)

  • Improved interface
  • Improved auto detection

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.18 (Nov 17, 2014)

  • Improved auto detection

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.16 (Nov 6, 2014)

  • Improved scan display quality in Step 2
  • Improved responsiveness
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.15 (Oct 28, 2014)

  • Improved scan display quality in certain cases.

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.14 (Sep 22, 2014)

  • Added:
  • Improved auto-detection
  • More customization options

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.11 (Sep 18, 2014)

  • Added:
  • Improved compatibility with more scanners
  • More customization options

New in ScanSpeeder 1.3.7 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • Added:
  • Improved auto-detection with more options
  • Quicker access to frequently used functions
  • Other enhancements
  • Fixed:
  • Upload to Facebook issues under certain circumstances
  • Other bug fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.2.3 (Nov 14, 2013)

  • Added
  • improved automatic detection of photos
  • more auto detection fine tuning options
  • easier manual selection of photos
  • more manual selection options
  • improved visual workflow queues
  • bulk management of selection frames and extracted photos
  • more photo extraction options
  • can open more file types
  • plus several other minor improvements
  • Fixed
  • Windows 8/8.1 issue
  • twain mode sometimes non-responsive
  • crash after several scans at high scan resolution
  • resize causes inaccurate selections
  • and several more minor fixes

New in ScanSpeeder 1.0.44 (Dec 21, 2012)

  • Added:
  • selectable jpeg quality setting (under tools > options menu)
  • selectable image file serial number length of 3 or 4 digits
  • dialog boxes are now optional or less obtrusive
  • better compatibility with Windows 7 and 8 64 bit
  • allow re-save of photo in step 2 if photo is changed
  • image file name displays with image in step 2
  • options form allows reset defaults
  • Fixed:
  • license key issues experienced by some users
  • extra characters sometimes added to image caption
  • error when auto rotate is set, extract is done, and not enough reference points found

New in ScanSpeeder 1.0.43 (Sep 15, 2011)

  • Added selectable grayscale scanning in WIA mode, allowing faster scanning for b/w photos.
  • Fixed issue with "unsupported pixel format" for grayscale scans.
  • fixed WIA 'select scanner' menu disappears after switch to TWAIN and back to WIA.
  • No more crash if previously selected "Save to Folder" no longer exists.
  • GIF no longer an available image type for import or save since autodetect logic doesn't support it.
  • Improved memory management.
  • Photos selections are preserved after application window resize.
  • Added 'recommended' scan DPI setting

New in ScanSpeeder 1.0.36 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Now a trusted publisher with signed code.
  • Easier install process.
  • More explanatory file type options.

New in ScanSpeeder 1.0.35 (Apr 18, 2011)

  • Changed: Added links to videos in guidance.
  • Fixed: Friendlier update check error messages.

New in ScanSpeeder 1.0.33 (Apr 1, 2011)

  • Changed: Album Name field caption now renamed more appropriately to "File Name Prefix"
  • Fixed: Now allows continuation of current session when in trial after last scan
  • Fixed: If file name prefix is changed, will now resave files with new prefix.
  • Fixed: Now properly handles case when previously selected scanner is no longer attached.