NAPS2

NAPS2 is a document scanning application with a focus on simplicity and ease of use.

Free
Open Source
Windows

scan with a single click

easily scan with your chosen settings, or set up multiple profiles for different devices and configurations. once you've finished scanning, you can save, email, or print with only a couple clicks. save to pdf, tiff, jpeg, png, or other file types.

compatible with both wia and twain

choose the driver that works best with your scanner, as well as settings like dpi, page size, and bit depth. scan from a glass flatbed or an automatic document feeder (adf), including duplex support.

rotate, crop, and rearrange scanned images

order your pages however you like, including tools to interleave duplexed pages. easily rotate your pages at right angles, or straighten them at any angle you like. use image editing tools to crop or change brightness and contrast.

identify text using ocr

search through text included in your pdfs by using optical character recognition (ocr), in any of over 60 languages.

use naps2 in your native language

choose from over 20 different languages. if your language isn't available yet, help translate!

tools for power users and businesses

optional commandline interface (cli) for automation and scripting msi installer and applicationlevel configuration available for group policy (gpo) deployment portable archives available (doesn't require installation)

free and open source

naps2 is completely free to use for both individuals and businesses, and includes no ads or unwanted software. if naps2 has helped you, consider making a donation.

Links to official NAPS2 sites

Features

Portable Multiple languages Scan to PDF PDF OCR Command Line support

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