ExactScan review
A capable scanner utility for multi-page workflows, with key automation reserved for Pro.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
ExactScan is desktop document-scanning software for people digitizing paper documents with compatible scanners across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It includes built-in drivers for more than 500 document scanners, plus TWAIN and ImageCapture support. Core scanning tools cover automatic paper-size detection, cropping, deskewing, blank-page removal, multi-page documents, and exports to formats including PDF, TIFF, GIF, PCX, JPEG, JPEG-2000, BMP, PNG, PNM, RTF, HTML, and TXT. It fits offices and individual workflows that need a desktop scanning application rather than a browser-based document system.
Pricing is structured as one-time purchases. The ExactScan edition costs €80 and includes scanner support, automatic scanning to PDF and other formats, and image processing. ExactScan Pro costs €100 and adds OCR with searchable PDF creation, barcode recognition, batch processing, auto-rotation, and content deskew. A 14-day trial is available. The Pro tier is the more relevant option for teams processing multi-page files, extracting searchable text, or splitting batches through barcode recognition; the €80 edition is better suited to straightforward scanning and image cleanup.
ExactScan’s standout value is the combination of broad scanner coverage and document automation. Configurable scan profiles and AppleScript support can help standardize recurring desktop workflows, while barcode recognition supports batch splitting in Pro. The product also offers practical cleanup features such as blank-page detection and removal, automatic cropping, and deskewing. Choose ExactScan if cross-platform availability, scanner compatibility, batch workflows, and varied export formats matter. Choose an alternative if you need a free plan, cloud-first collaboration, or OCR and barcode tools without moving to the Pro edition.
Questions about ExactScan
Is there a free trial of ExactScan? Yes: a 14-day free trial.
What does ExactScan run on? Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs as a desktop app.
What does ExactScan integrate with? 3 integrations: TWAIN, ImageCapture and AppleScript.
Who is ExactScan built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
ExactScan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with more than 500 scanner drivers
- Supports batch processing, barcode splitting, OCR, and configurable scan profiles
- Exports to PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, RTF, HTML, TXT, and other formats
- Where it doesn't
- The software requires a one-time purchase starting at €80
- OCR, barcode recognition, and batch processing are listed with ExactScan Pro
- Its workflow depends on compatible scanners and TWAIN or ImageCapture support
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