The size of the download will also vary depending on the scanner. SilverFast engineers its software to specific scanners, so to download, you need to state the exact scanner model you are using. So, just try them out, you may be hooked by their versatility and the power they give you for superior image quality.

Once you start using SilverFast SE, the immediate feedback from your visual results will help you understand better than any tutorial. The QuickTime movie tutorials, which are accessible from within dialogs, are a big help.

Colour can be fine-tuned using a colour wheel or selective colour adjustment, plus SilverFast has tools for colour restoration (of old, faded pictures) and the ability to use the colour channels in the histogram and gamma curve for fine adjustments.ĭon't know what all those terms mean or how to use the complicated-looking tools? Don't worry. You can even create 48-bit HDR (high dynamic range) images. Exposure tools include a brightness, contrast and saturation sliders, a histogram, a gamma curve, plus white point/black point. While you have several options for using simple predefined settings, such as for skin tones, landscape and such, the power of this program rests in its advanced edit capabilities. SilverFast installs as a stand-alone program and as a Photoshop-compatible plug-in. SilverFast software has long been recognised for its excellent tools for controlling exposure, colour and dynamic range. So, when you're scanning pictures that mean a lot to you, it makes sense to use scanning software that gives you control over how the picture will be defined. On the other hand, making edit decisions about the photo before it is defined-before the pixels are created-means that the pixels' data remain intact. In simple terms, when you edit your photo (in a program such as Photoshop or Corel PhotoPaint) after it has been defined (by the scanner, by your camera or by your RAW conversion software, such as Phase One's Capture One), you are literally destroying image-defining pixels. So, why should you consider spending more money to purchase SilverFast SE (US$49, free demo that adds watermarks) to replace your scanner's own software? Because it may possibly make the difference between okay scans and great ones.Ī basic fact of digital photography-whether the capture device is a scanner or a camera-is that pre-capture edits produce a better-quality picture than post-capture edits. That software allows the scanner to communicate with your computer, so you can scan your photos and documents, save them on your hard drive, e-mail or print them, and otherwise use them in your normal digital workflow. Note: Pricing for this product is in US$.Įvery scanner comes with software.

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