GNOME Document Scanner
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VisitGNOME Document Scanner vs NAPS2
What both publish
| Fact | GNOME Document Scanner | NAPS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Scans can be cropped and rotated. | Users can reorder, interleave, rotate, crop, deskew, and adjust the brightness and contrast of scanned pages. |
| Maker | GNOME is a global community backed and supported by the non-profit GNOME Foundation. | The project identifies Ben Olden-Cooligan as its developer and copyright holder. |
| Purpose | Document Scanner makes digital copies of photos and documents. | NAPS2 is free, open source scanning software for scanning documents and saving them as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG. |
| Scanner support | The app uses the SANE framework to support most existing scanners. | It supports WIA and TWAIN drivers and can scan from a flatbed or automatic document feeder, including duplex scanning. |
GNOME Document Scanner plans
- Document ScannerFree
NAPS2 plans
- FreeFree
- NAPS2Free
Pick GNOME Document Scanner if…
It suits Linux users who want to digitize photos or documents and save, print, or email the results. It is also suitable for users with a supported automatic feeder who need to scan multiple pages or both sides.
Pick NAPS2 if…
NAPS2 suits individuals and organizations that need document scanning across Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users who want searchable PDFs or batch scanning. Developers can also use its command-line interface or .NET library for scanning workflows.