XSane

Windows · Linux

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Two barsScore 6.5

XSane is ranked #4 of 21 in scanner software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

XSane plans and pricing

XSane Free GNU General Public License · Requires a SANE-compatible scanner packages.debian.org · 4 Oct 2026

Purpose: XSane is a graphical frontend for SANE scanner access.
Scanning: XSane lets users preview and scan images from image acquisition devices such as flatbed scanners.
Modes: XSane offers viewer, save, copy, fax, and mail modes.
File formats: As a standalone program, XSane can save PNM images or convert scans to JPEG, PNG, PS, or TIFF.
GIMP integration: XSane can be invoked through The GIMP and pass acquired images directly to it for further processing.
Interface: XSane accesses image acquisition devices through the SANE interface.
Network scanning: The SANE framework includes a network protocol for accessing image acquisition devices over a network.
License: The XSane Homebrew formula lists its license as GPL-2.0-or-later.
Linux availability: Homebrew lists Linux ARM64 and x86_64 bottles for XSane.
macOS availability: Homebrew lists XSane bottles for Apple Silicon and Intel macOS.
Dependency: The Homebrew formula lists sane-backends as a required dependency for XSane.
Support: The SANE project advises Linux users to use their distribution's packages and directs users needing help to distribution-specific forums.
Standalone use: It can run as a standalone program and save scans in PNM, JPEG, PNG, PS, or TIFF formats.
Scan modes: The command-line options include viewer, save, copy, fax, and mail modes.
Price from: Free

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