Epson FastFoto
Epson FastFoto pairs the FastFoto FF-680W wireless scanner with software for digitizing photos and documents.
What Epson FastFoto is
Epson FastFoto pairs the FastFoto FF-680W wireless scanner with software for digitizing photos and documents. It scans photos, postcards, panoramas, documents, and other materials, with batch scanning for up to 35 photos and a listed speed of up to one photo per second at 300 dpi. Software tools include automatic enhancement, color restoration, red-eye reduction, de-skew, cropping, and rotation. Single-Step Technology captures a photo and handwritten notes on its reverse in one scan, while SafeTouch Technology is designed for delicate photos. Included Epson ScanSmart software provides OCR, and the scanner supports documents up to 240 inches long. The FastFoto app for Android and iOS lets users add voice or text to photos and create slideshows. Scans can be shared or backed up through Dropbox and Google Drive, with an internet connection and active account required. Files can be saved as JPEG or TIFF. Connections include USB 3.0 and 802.11 b/g/n wireless. The FF-680W is listed at $629.99 and includes a one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada.
Good
- Batch-scans up to 35 photos at a time.
- Captures photo backs and handwritten notes in one scan.
- Includes OCR through Epson ScanSmart.
- Exports JPEG and TIFF files.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Watch out
- Dropbox and Google Drive require internet and active accounts.
- Listed price is $629.99.
- Warranty is limited to one year in the U.S. and Canada.
Who it suits
It suits people digitizing photo collections, postcards, and documents who want batch scanning and photo correction tools. It also supports mobile photo additions and slideshows.
Verdict
FastFoto combines photo scanning and correction with document OCR and mobile features. Its listed price is $629.99, and cloud sharing requires an internet connection and active account.
Plans and prices
From Epson FastFoto's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FastFoto FF-680W | $629.99, paid once | FF-680W wireless photo scanner · includes Epson FastFoto and Epson ScanSmart software · 1-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada |
The facts
Each one read from Epson FastFoto's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud integrations
- Scans can be shared and backed up through Dropbox and Google Drive, with an internet connection and active account required.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Connections
- The scanner offers USB 3.0 and 802.11 b/g/n wireless connectivity.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Document scanning
- Included Epson ScanSmart software has OCR to convert scanned images into readable text, and the scanner supports documents up to 240 inches long.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Enhancement
- Its software offers auto enhancement, color restoration, red-eye reduction, de-skew, crop, and rotate.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Environmental specifications
- The product is ENERGY STAR qualified, RoHS compliant, and described as recyclable.checked 3 Oct 2026
- File formats
- The product FAQ says scans can be saved in JPEG and TIFF formats.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile features
- The Epson FastFoto app lets users add voice and text to photos and create slideshows from a smartphone.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Photo safety
- SafeTouch Technology is designed for scanning delicate photos, and a carrier sheet and microfiber cloth are included.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Photo scanning
- Epson says the scanner scans at up to one photo per second at 300 dpi and can batch-scan up to 35 photos at a time on its product page.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The FastFoto FF-680W scans, restores, organizes, saves, and shares photos, postcards, panoramas, documents, and other materials.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supported desktop systems
- Epson’s support page lists FastFoto downloads for Windows and macOS, including a standalone FastFoto utility and a combo installer with scanner drivers and Epson ScanSmart.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Two-sided scanning
- Single-Step Technology captures the photo image and handwritten notes on the back in one scan.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Warranty and support
- The scanner has a one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada, and Epson provides product support with downloads, FAQs, manuals, and contact options.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1942checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Suwa, Nagano, Japanchecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile platforms
- Epson describes the FastFoto app as compatible with Android and iOS.checked 3 Oct 2026
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