14 DAY TRIAL // Hamrick Software has released version 8.6.05 of its cross-platform scanning software application, VueScan. Available for Mac, Windows and Linux, the program assists users by automatically adjusting images to an optimum color balance, which reduces the need to work in Photoshop, or other graphic-editing programs. VueScan supports around 1,000 scanners on Mac OS X alone.
On its website, Hamrick Software reveals that VueScan includes a built-in color calibration of scanners, producing colors that look true-to-life. It offers options for scanning faded slides and prints, batch scanning, IT8 color calibration and other advanced scanning features, as it supports more than 100 brands of negative films. Requirements include Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) or later, and a supported scanner. VueScan currently supports multiple different scanners on Windows.
Recently, Hamrick Software has addressed a problem with HP PSC 2410 scanners, as well as improved automatic cropping. According to the developer, users of this feature will see a significant jump in performance. VueScan 8.6.03, released last week, also improved the selection of default buttons (when enter pressed).
New in version 8.6.05 is an even more improved automatic cropping function. The 'Crop | Multi crop' option is also improved, according to the release notes, while zoom buttons and next/prev buttons now only appear when needed. Finally, version 8.6.05 fixes a problem with responsiveness when using raw files.
To update to the latest version of VueScan, simply use the download link below. VueScan will automatically recognize if the user has already purchased their own copy of the program. To update, users need to install it over the old version. Upgrades are free in the first year after purchasing the Standard Edition. Upgrades are always free if one owns the Professional Edition. VueScan constantly adds new scanner models as they are released by their manufacturers, while support for compatible scanners is improved on a regular basis.