ExactScan
ExactScan is a professional document scanning application for macOS that enables users to scan paper documents into digital files using a wide range of compatible scanners. It supports over 400 scanner models and includes advanced features such as optical character recognition (OCR) with multilingual support, automatic paper-size detection, batch scanning, customizable scanning profiles, image processing with de-skewing and cropping, and barcode recognition for automated document sorting. The software is used by individuals and small businesses seeking to digitise paper workflows and create searchable archives. It distinguishes itself through deep scanner driver integration and support for older, specialised scanner hardware that many modern applications have abandoned.
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1 suggestionExactScan runs under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs today, but the developer has not yet released a native Apple Silicon build despite community requests since at least 2020. A 2023 German-language interview with the developer indicated that while they are aware of the need for Apple Silicon support and have begun architectural work, it has not been prioritised due to low support request volume and the assumption that most users either use the app infrequently or rely on directly supported scanner models. With Apple removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028) — just over two years away — you should contact the ExactScan developer directly at exactscan.com to ask for a firm timeline on native Apple Silicon support. If native support is unlikely or significantly delayed, you may need to evaluate alternative scanning solutions such as VueScan or ScanSnap Manager, both of which offer native Apple Silicon builds and support extensive scanner hardware. However, ExactScan's particularly strong driver support for legacy and professional scanners means there may not be a perfect like-for-like replacement if you rely on older scanner models.
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