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NAPS2 for Mac

Scan documents to PDF and more, as simply as possible.

Free
In English
Version 8.1.4
5.0
Based on 5 user rates

NAPS2 overview

NAPS2 is free and open source scanning software for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Easily scan with devices from Canon, Brother, HP, Epson, Fujitsu, and more. Then save to PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG with a single click.

Features:
  • Use the best drivers for your scanner — Use native Apple drivers, or use SANE drivers to connect older USB scanners to an M1 Mac. Also choose settings like DPI, page size, and bit depth. Scan from a flatbed or automatic document feeder (ADF), including duplex support.
  • Rotate, crop, and rearrange images — Drag and drop your pages into whatever order you like. Interleave pages for manual duplex scanning. Rotate your pages by hand or automatically deskew to the right angle. Use image editing tools to crop or change brightness and contrast.
  • Identify text using OCR — Search through text included in your PDFs by using optical character recognition (OCR), in any of over 100 languages.
  • Use NAPS2 in your native language — Choose from over 40 different languages. If your language isn't available yet, help translate!
  • Batch scan — Use advanced batch scanning functionality to automate tedious scanning tasks. Combine multiple scans together and automatically number and timestamp files.
  • Tools for power users and businesses — (A) Optional command-line interface (CLI) for automation and scripting, (B) NAPS2.Sdk scanning library for .NET developers, (C) MSI installer and application-level configuration available for group policy (GPO) deployment, (D) Portable archives available (doesn't require installation).
  • Free and open source — NAPS2 is completely free to use for both individuals and businesses, and includes no ads or unwanted software. If NAPS2 has helped you, consider making a donation.

What’s new in version 8.1.4

  • Windows: Added a "Theme" setting to switch between Light and Dark mode.
  • Linux: Fixed OCR on older Linux versions (e.g. Ubuntu 20.04).
  • Linux: Ubuntu 18.04 is no longer supported.

NAPS2 for Mac

Free
In English
Version 8.1.4
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5.0

(2 Reviews of NAPS2)

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Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Mar 26 2025
8.1.1
5.0
Mar 26 2025
5.0
Version: 8.1.1
My scanner’s so old, it probably remembers Y2K panic firsthand. NAPS2, like a Pro tech matchmaker, didn’t flinch hooking it up—otherwise, in the absence of driver support on modern macOS, the scanner would be gathering dust in the attic. NAPS2 is proof you don’t need to shell out cash for quality—it’s free and fabulous, like finding a unicorn in a thrift store.
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Mar 11 2024
7.4.0
5.0
Mar 11 2024
5.0
Version: 7.4.0
This works really well. It deskews and OCRs scans, produces very high quality from the text I've tried. The OCR is as accurate as anything I've used.
vesta401
vesta401
May 9 2024
7.4.2
5.0
May 9 2024
5.0
Version: 7.4.2
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Mar 11 2024
7.4.0
5.0
Mar 11 2024
5.0
Version: 7.4.0
zlazkow
zlazkow
Feb 7 2024
7.3.1
5.0
Feb 7 2024
5.0
Version: 7.3.1
makareim
makareim
Sep 6 2023
7.1.0
5.0
Sep 6 2023
5.0
Version: 7.1.0
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Sep 6 2023
7.1.0
5.0
Sep 6 2023
5.0
Version: 7.1.0