Skanlite

What Skanlite is

Skanlite is a free Linux application for scanning images, optimized for flatbed scanners. With supported scanners, it can capture photos, documents, transparent slides, and filmstrips. A preview and selection feature lets users choose the area for a final scan, and the application can scan multiple selections from one image. It supports network scanners. For saving, users can choose a dialog for each scanned image or send images directly to a specified folder using autogenerated names and a selected format. Listed export formats include PNG, JPEG, JPG, JPEG 2000, and BMP. Linux installation is available through Discover and other AppStream application stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub. The Skanlite page links to a handbook, forum, and bug reporting route, and lists the GPL-2.0+ license. KDE says its software generally does not transfer information from a device except after explicit user action, while noting third-party distributors may make changes that affect privacy. Flathub identifies KDE as the publisher.

Who it suits

Skanlite suits Linux users who want to scan images with supported flatbed or network scanners. It can also suit users who need to select several areas from an image or choose between per-image prompts and direct folder saving.

Limits

The listed plan is for desktop use on Linux. Capturing photos, documents, transparent slides, and filmstrips depends on supported scanners.

Getting started

1. Install Skanlite through Discover or another AppStream application store.
2. Alternatively, use your Linux distribution's package manager or Flathub.
3. Connect a supported scanner and choose a preview selection.
4. Choose whether to open a save dialog for each scan or save to a specified folder.

Verdict

Skanlite covers common image-scanning tasks, with preview selection and flexible saving options. Its Linux availability and requirement for a supported scanner are the main points to check.