Epson Scan 2

7.0easy start · #4 of 21
in Scanner Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

Epson Scan 2 is ranked #4 of 21 in scanner software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Epson Scan 2 Free Free software; Epson scanner or multifunction printer required; supported features vary by scanner download-center.epson.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on scanner software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
OCR included: Yes
Output formats: BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, PDF, Searchable PDF
Cloud destinations: No

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The record

Purpose: Epson Scan 2 is scanning software for Epson scanners and multifunction printers.
Scanning: The software provides a graphical interface for scanner settings and saves scanned images in various file types.
Connections: It supports USB connections and network connections for scanners that support networking.
Command line: Scans can be started from the command line using a scan settings file, without displaying the main window.
Image adjustments: Advanced settings include background removal, text enhancement, color adjustment, descreening, color restoration, backlight correction, and skew correction.
OCR-related settings: Auto Area Segmentation separates text from graphics to improve text recognition, and Threshold can improve text recognition in OCR programs.
Network setup: The Linux manual says network scanning requires installation of the plug-in package.
Supported operating systems: Epson's download listing for one model offers Epson Scan 2 for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
Linux packages: Epson lists Linux RPM and Debian x64 packages and source code for Epson Scan 2 for a supported printer model.
Mac support: Epson lists Epson Scan 2 for macOS and older Mac OS X versions for a supported printer model.
Feature availability: The manual notes that some settings may not be available depending on the scanner model and selected settings.
Support: Epson's Linux manual states that no official support is provided for this software and directs hardware inquiries to a local Epson dealer.
License and warranty: The Linux manual says the software is distributed free of charge and without warranty.
Founded: 1942
Price from: Free

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Best Scanner Software in 2026#4 of 21

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download-center.epson.com/f/module/6ea06a0a-3010-4360-926f-b81554· checked 30 Sept 2026
files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61485/source/scanners/sou· checked 30 Sept 2026
download-center.epson.com/softwares/· checked 30 Sept 2026
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