simple-scan ☆
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Description:
GNOME document scanning application
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 49.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: scanning gnome pdf document ocr
Install: brew install simple-scan
About:
Simple Scan is a native GNOME utility designed for effortless document scanning. It abstracts complex scanner driver configurations, providing a clean interface to acquire images from flatbed scanners and document feeders. The tool focuses on speed and ease of use, offering basic image optimization and PDF export capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Automatic document detection and cropping
  • Support for flatbed and ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) scanners
  • Batch scanning mode for multi-page documents
  • Export to PDF and image formats (PNG, JPEG)
  • Integrated OCR support via optional dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Digitizing paper documents for a paperless office workflow
  • Archiving receipts and business cards
  • Scanning multi-page reports or books using an ADF
Alternatives:
  • XSane – XSane offers advanced control over scanner hardware settings, whereas Simple Scan prioritizes a streamlined, beginner-friendly interface.
  • Image Capture (macOS) – Image Capture is the native macOS equivalent, providing similar lightweight scanning functionality.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 26, 2025 8:41pm 49.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ce0ac53
Oct 3, 2025 11:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP d81b8bd3
Oct 3, 2025 9:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 65675855
Sep 15, 2025 9:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP b07d539f
Sep 13, 2024 11:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 79efe820
Nov 24, 2022 12:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 10f0b19e
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