Vuescan Adds Support for Pacific Image Electronics Film Scanners

June 20, 2019 | Mark Goldstein | Scanners | Comment |

VueScan from Hamrick Software has just added full support for 30 film scanners from Pacific Image Electronics, including PIE’s latest scanner, the PowerFilm.

VueScan supports over 6000 scanners from 42 manufacturers in a combination of 3 operating systems - Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

VueScan is available in two editions, Standard Edition ($29.95 USD) and Professional Edition ($79.95).

Hamrick Software Press Release

Hamrick Software, the developer of VueScan - the world’s most widely used scanning software - has released its latest version which has support for all film scanners from Pacific Image Electronics, including PIE’s latest scanner – the PowerFilm.

The PowerFilm is an affordable scanner with unique batch scanning capabilities. It allows users to quickly scan large quantities of 35mm filmstrips with a high resolution of 24M. The PowerFilm, is fast and efficient, it has high speed scanning at 24 second / frame @6MP resolution. Using this fast 6M setting the digital output is high enough quality to make 300 dpi prints at 10.0 x 6.7 inches (25.4 x 16.9 cm) in size.

Compared to flatbed photo scanners and single filmstrip scanners, the PowerFilm saves time and effort. Users can literally walk away as it scans up to 10 filmstrips unattended. A compact scanner, it is designed for home use but with high end quality results. The 24 MP image quality is comparable to high-end DSLR camera, and with 24M resolution you can output a print size of 20.0 x 13.3 inches (50.8 x 33.9 cm) at 300 dpi.

Ed Hamrick, President of Hamrick Software, says “We support more than 6000 different models of scanners, and I am very impressed by the PIE scanners. These are the most advanced film scanners made today, and VueScan now supports all of their advanced features on all versions of Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.”

Eric Wu, Sales Director of Pacific Image Electronics, says “VueScan is widely acknowledged as being the most popular 3 rd party scanning utility. We are delighted to be working with Hamrick Software, and our customers can enjoy the full range of scanning options that VueScan provides.”

With the full support for of 30 film scanners from Pacific Image Electronics, VueScan now supports over 6000 scanners from 42 manufacturers.

About VueScan

VueScan supports over 6000 scanners from 42 manufacturers in a combination of 3 operating systems - Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. VueScan offers a range of advanced features for document, photo and film scanning. Most importantly, you can 'Try before you buy' as a full version of VueScan can be downloaded and tested for free.

VueScan is targeted for all levels of users and has 3 modes to work in - Basic, Standard and Professional. It offers an easy to use one-stop ‘Scan’ button which will scan with all the settings done automatically.

VueScan also offers a full range of advanced features; including batch scanning and multi-page PDF output, options for scanning faded slides and prints (and automatically adjusting images to optimum color balance that reduces the need to manually do it in Photoshop.) VueScan also includes built-in IT8 color calibration of scanners, producing colors that look true to life, and other advanced and powerful scanning and productivity features.

Availability and support

VueScan is available in two editions, Standard Edition ($29.95 USD) and Professional Edition ($79.95). Both licenses are for life and support up to 4 computers, but the Professional Edition adds unlimited free upgrades, support for film scanning and advanced features.

A fully functional, trial copy of VueScan can be downloaded from http://www.hamrick.com/.

Multi-user licenses are available.

Upgrades are released regularly, and technical support is available online.

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