PaperScan
PaperScan: A Windows scanner app with a free edition, broad exports, and paid OCR capabilities. Ranked #5 of 27 in Document Scanning Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for windows users needing extensive export options.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forWindows users needing extensive export options
- Free planYes
- Paid from$79 one-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free edition includes duplex scanning and PDF/A output
- Supports batch scanning, OCR, image correction, and blank-page removal
- Exports to formats including PDF, DOCX, TIFF, and text
Where it doesn't
- Available only for Windows
- OCR is limited to the Professional Edition
- Professional pricing rises to $599 for a site license
Our verdict on PaperScan
PaperScan is Windows software for individuals, schools, and organizations that need to acquire, process, annotate, and export scanned documents. It connects to TWAIN and WIA scanners, supports flatbed and document feeder hardware, imports images and PDFs, and handles duplex and batch scanning. Its feature set suits users who want more control than a basic scanner utility, particularly when document output needs to extend beyond standard PDF files.
The freemium structure gives users a $0 Free Edition with TWAIN and WIA scanning/import, flatbed and document feeder support, duplex scanning, and PDF/A output. The Home Edition costs $79 one-time and adds unlimited batch TWAIN and WIA scanning/import. Professional Edition costs $149 one-time for a single license and adds OCR, annotations, advanced compression, PDF-OCR export, and SharePoint output. A Professional site license costs $599 one-time and includes site licensing for teams. A 30-day free trial is also available.
PaperScan’s main advantage is breadth across document handling and export. It supports separator sheets, image correction and enhancement, automatic blank-page removal, PDF encryption, Fast Web View, and annotations such as highlights, shapes, text, and sticky notes. Export options include PDF, PDF/A, PDF/UA, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, JBIG2, WEBP, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, RTF, ODT, SVG, HTML, MHTML, DXF, MSG, EML, BMP, GIF, and HEIF/HEIC. SharePoint Online, SharePoint on-premises, and Microsoft Outlook integrations help it fit Microsoft-oriented workflows. Choose PaperScan for Windows-based scanning with varied export needs; choose an alternative if you need another operating system or OCR in the lower-priced edition.
Questions about PaperScan
Does PaperScan have a free plan? Yes: the Free Edition plan is free.
Is there a free trial of PaperScan? Yes: a 30-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does PaperScan run on? Windows. It runs as a desktop app.
What does PaperScan integrate with? 3 integrations: SharePoint Online, SharePoint on-premises and Microsoft Outlook.
Who is PaperScan built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Your product? Our editors can test PaperScan in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
PaperScan pricing
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PaperScan fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79 one-time |
| OCR languages | Not verified |
| Scanner support | Yes |
| Camera capture | Not verified |
| Batch scanning | Yes |
| Searchable PDF | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Export formats | PDF, PDF/A, PDF/UA, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, JBIG2, WEBP, DOCX, DOC, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, RTF, ODT, SVG, HTML, MHTML, DXF, MSG, EML, BMP, GIF, HEIF/HEIC |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: SharePoint Online, SharePoint on-premises, Microsoft Outlook |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | paperscan.orpalis.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
PaperScan integrations
PaperScan lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- SharePoint Online
- SharePoint on-premises
- Microsoft Outlook
Alternatives to PaperScan
- NAPS2A capable no-cost scanner app with broad driver support, OCR, and automation.9.4
- ScanSnap HomeA free ScanSnap companion for organized scanning, OCR, search, and cloud export.9.2
- Brother iPrint&ScanA capable free companion app for Brother owners who need everyday scanning tools.9.0
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