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VueScan is a powerful, easy to use program that:
  • works with 1200 flatbed and film scanners
  • runs on Mac OS X, Windows and Linux
  • improves your productivity and quality of scans
  • has been downloaded more than 5 million times
Download your FREE Trial Now!

If you're using Mac OS X:

  1. Click here to download
  2. The VueScan icon will appear on your desktop
  3. Double-click the VueScan icon to run
Compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard), 10.4, 10.3

If you're using Windows:

  1. Click here to download
  2. Click the "Run" button (or "Open" button)
  3. VueScan will run and create a desktop icon
Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT
Also available for Linux, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X 10.2 and Windows 95/98/ME.

VueScan 8.4.84 was released on September 1, 2008, and you can read about what's new in this version. In the past month we've added support for EXIF tags, 450 additional scanners and 24 languages.

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.

Upgrade to the Latest Version

To upgrade to the latest version of VueScan, download the trial version above (click where it says "Click here"). 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.

Note that upgrades 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

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"

Other Reviews

User Stories


Batch Scanning

If you plan to scan large numbers of prints, slides or negatives, there are a number of useful tips for batch scanning.


Learning More

There's an excellent web site with scanning tips maintained by Wayne Fulton. It contains scanning tips for flatbed scanners and film scanners, a summary of available film scanners , a review of VueScan and an example of using VueScan's cleaning, intensity, and contrast options.

A VueScan user has produced a nice tutorial on using VueScan, and another VueScan user has produced an article on how to use a flatbed scanner as a camera.


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Last updated: September 2, 2008