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reivax · 02-11-2017, 09:00 PM

I have to scan about a hundred photos for a project. They are of various sizes (from 2x3 to 8x10) and don't know if there is better software than the one that came with my computer. I've got a Canon all-in-one that does a decent enough job of scanning and usually just use the Windows 10 scan utility. I don't mind paying for software if it's worth it.

Thank you in advance for your help!

bigdavephoto · 02-11-2017, 09:42 PM - **1 Like**

I recently got a Canon 9000F Mk2 scanner and have been scanning family slides. I have been using the software that came with the scanner. If I just need to scan a single photo, I have used the acquire feature in both Paint.net and PSE 9 (Adobe calls it something else in PSE, I just don't remember what it is called.)

PSE and so I guess PS also have a selection for separating photos after being scanned but I have never tried it yet.

**davidreilly3207** · 02-11-2017, 10:34 PM - **2 Likes**

Vuescan has many controls and I recommend it highly.

Bengan · 02-12-2017, 02:34 AM - **2 Likes**

+1 for Vuescan (professional edition). Supports a lot of different scanners and is available for evaluation

SpecialK · 02-12-2017, 02:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reivax

does a decent enough job...

Use that :-)

reivax · 02-12-2017, 07:28 AM

Hello everyone, I went ahead and purchased Vuescan Professional Edition and it looks really powerful. Are there any tutorials out there for the software? I was able to figure out the really basic stuff, but I'm sure I should really learn the software in order to take advantage of all its features. Specifically, I'm looking to learn how to use the option where I can scan multiple photos and it will auto detect the edges and save me a bunch of time. Right now, It does a pretty bad job of auto-detecting and I'm sure it's something I'm not doing right. Thanks!

MikeW · 02-12-2017, 08:09 AM

There are numerous settings and options available with Vuescan. I would recommend setting some time aside and going through the reasonably decent manual that comes with the program. I haven't used the auto-detect function for edges yet. When I scan multiple images, i.e., slides, I set the crop border to a negative value so that the curve of the slide holder won't be included. Also, if you set a positive value on the buffer, it won't use edge data to modify the white balance. Good luck. Much like Photoshop, there is a learning curve to using it.

reivax · 02-13-2017, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by MikeW

There are numerous settings and options available with Vuescan. I would recommend setting some time aside and going through the reasonably decent manual that comes with the program. I haven't used the auto-detect function for edges yet. When I scan multiple images, i.e., slides, I set the crop border to a negative value so that the curve of the slide holder won't be included. Also, if you set a positive value on the buffer, it won't use edge data to modify the white balance. Good luck. Much like Photoshop, there is a learning curve to using it.

Just went through their website and found the user's guide. Thanks!

02-11-2017, 09:00 PM	#1
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826	Scanning a Lot of Photos - What Software to Use? I have to scan about a hundred photos for a project. They are of various sizes (from 2x3 to 8x10) and don't know if there is better software than the one that came with my computer. I've got a Canon all-in-one that does a decent enough job of scanning and usually just use the Windows 10 scan utility. I don't mind paying for software if it's worth it. Thank you in advance for your help!

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02-11-2017, 09:42 PM - 1 Like	#2
bigdavephoto Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East central Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 893	I recently got a Canon 9000F Mk2 scanner and have been scanning family slides. I have been using the software that came with the scanner. If I just need to scan a single photo, I have used the acquire feature in both Paint.net and PSE 9 (Adobe calls it something else in PSE, I just don't remember what it is called.) PSE and so I guess PS also have a selection for separating photos after being scanned but I have never tried it yet.

02-11-2017, 10:34 PM - 2 Likes	#3
davidreilly3207 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Jersey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 720	Vuescan has many controls and I recommend it highly.

02-12-2017, 02:34 AM - 2 Likes	#4
Bengan Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,767	+1 for Vuescan (professional edition). Supports a lot of different scanners and is available for evaluation

02-12-2017, 02:57 AM - 1 Like	#5
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by reivax does a decent enough job... Use that :-)

02-12-2017, 07:28 AM	#6
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Hello everyone, I went ahead and purchased Vuescan Professional Edition and it looks really powerful. Are there any tutorials out there for the software? I was able to figure out the really basic stuff, but I'm sure I should really learn the software in order to take advantage of all its features. Specifically, I'm looking to learn how to use the option where I can scan multiple photos and it will auto detect the edges and save me a bunch of time. Right now, It does a pretty bad job of auto-detecting and I'm sure it's something I'm not doing right. Thanks!

02-12-2017, 08:09 AM	#7
MikeW Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	There are numerous settings and options available with Vuescan. I would recommend setting some time aside and going through the reasonably decent manual that comes with the program. I haven't used the auto-detect function for edges yet. When I scan multiple images, i.e., slides, I set the crop border to a negative value so that the curve of the slide holder won't be included. Also, if you set a positive value on the buffer, it won't use edge data to modify the white balance. Good luck. Much like Photoshop, there is a learning curve to using it.

02-13-2017, 07:54 AM	#8
reivax Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 826 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeW There are numerous settings and options available with Vuescan. I would recommend setting some time aside and going through the reasonably decent manual that comes with the program. I haven't used the auto-detect function for edges yet. When I scan multiple images, i.e., slides, I set the crop border to a negative value so that the curve of the slide holder won't be included. Also, if you set a positive value on the buffer, it won't use edge data to modify the white balance. Good luck. Much like Photoshop, there is a learning curve to using it. Just went through their website and found the user's guide. Thanks!

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