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clawhammer · 08-03-2013, 04:48 PM

I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7?

**OrangeKx** · 08-03-2013, 05:16 PM

I'd be interested to hear the recommendations too.

**Miguel** · 08-03-2013, 05:54 PM

Though I recommend Vuescan, doesn't Preview have scanning capabilities?

M

John Poirier · 08-03-2013, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by clawhammer

I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7?

Have you checked the Epson site for updates? They are pretty good about Windows drivers. Macs? I dunno... Vuescan is a good bet. There is also Silverfast.

**boriscleto** · 08-03-2013, 06:28 PM

You can scan from Preview or Image Capture if your scanner is supported. But I don't think scanning transparencies is supported. VueScan is well worth the price, I started out with a standard license and upgraded to a pro license.

**patjp** · 08-03-2013, 06:28 PM

What about Image Capture which comes with the OS? It has basic scanning functions. I have used Vuescan for many years and although the initial price is high, new versions are free.

RollsUp · 08-03-2013, 06:38 PM

Something like TWAIN SANE Interface for MacOS X?

thedollarbill · 08-03-2013, 08:13 PM

Just did a quick search on the Mac App Store.

PDFScanner
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdfscanner/id410968114?mt=12
The reviews are awesome! 4.5 stars and it looks great. Take a look! *Looks like it only scans PDF... so if you're looking to scan for TIFFs that wouldn't be a good idea*

Mac App Store has a big lack of scanning apps.. :/

-Steve

**Miguel** · 08-03-2013, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by clawhammer

I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7?

Look, VueScan is a near-standard solution for high quality scanning on Macs. It this is too rich for you, have Costco scan your slides cheaply. Their scans are functional enough so you can ID any worth higher quality attention from other sources. You can also research using your camera plus a macro lens to digitize a transparency.

M

08-03-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	Scanning Software for Mac I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7?

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08-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#2
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I'd be interested to hear the recommendations too.

08-03-2013, 05:54 PM	#3
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Though I recommend Vuescan, doesn't Preview have scanning capabilities? M

08-03-2013, 06:17 PM	#4
John Poirier Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gabriola Island Posts: 619	Originally posted by clawhammer I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7? Have you checked the Epson site for updates? They are pretty good about Windows drivers. Macs? I dunno... Vuescan is a good bet. There is also Silverfast.

08-03-2013, 06:28 PM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	You can scan from Preview or Image Capture if your scanner is supported. But I don't think scanning transparencies is supported. VueScan is well worth the price, I started out with a standard license and upgraded to a pro license.

08-03-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
patjp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 226	What about Image Capture which comes with the OS? It has basic scanning functions. I have used Vuescan for many years and although the initial price is high, new versions are free.

08-03-2013, 06:38 PM	#7
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Something like TWAIN SANE Interface for MacOS X?

08-03-2013, 08:13 PM	#8
thedollarbill Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 48	Just did a quick search on the Mac App Store. PDFScanner https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdfscanner/id410968114?mt=12 The reviews are awesome! 4.5 stars and it looks great. Take a look! Looks like it only scans PDF... so if you're looking to scan for TIFFs that wouldn't be a good idea Mac App Store has a big lack of scanning apps.. :/ -Steve

08-03-2013, 09:09 PM	#9
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Originally posted by clawhammer I've been looking around for a good photo scanning suite to replace Epson Scan since it is a PowerPC app and no longer works with OS 10.7 (due to the removal of rosetta). The only two I've seen doing a google search are VueScan and SilverFast, both of which are a little expensive for the few rolls of slides that I have sitting around. Does anyone know of any other scanning software for 10.7? Look, VueScan is a near-standard solution for high quality scanning on Macs. It this is too rich for you, have Costco scan your slides cheaply. Their scans are functional enough so you can ID any worth higher quality attention from other sources. You can also research using your camera plus a macro lens to digitize a transparency. M

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