Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite
Universal version latest seen at v4.2.1 · Reported by 275 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (14):
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Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite is a scanning software application developed by Canon for their multifunction printers and standalone scanners. The utility provides a streamlined interface for scanning documents and photos directly from Canon devices to your Mac, offering basic scanning functions with simplified controls compared to Canon's full-featured scanning software. Users typically rely on this app to quickly digitize documents, scan photos, and save scanned content in various formats. It's commonly pre-installed or bundled with Canon printer drivers and is essential for Canon printer owners who need reliable scanning functionality.
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1 suggestionGood news! Canon has released a native Apple Silicon version of this same app. Our community has confirmed that Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite version 4.2.1 runs natively as a Universal binary on Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to this latest version, which will provide better performance and ensure compatibility when Rosetta 2 support ends. Visit Canon's official support website to download the newest version for your specific printer model, or check for driver updates through Canon's software updater if you have it installed.
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