NAPS2
A free desktop scanning application with page organization, OCR and searchable PDF output.
About NAPS2
NAPS2 is a desktop application for scanning paper documents to PDF, TIFF, JPEG, or PNG. It supports scanners from brands including Canon, Brother, HP, Epson, and Fujitsu, and it can scan from either a flatbed or an automatic document feeder.
After scanning, users can reorder pages, rotate or deskew them, crop, and adjust brightness and contrast. Optical character recognition (OCR) can make text in PDFs searchable in over 100 languages. The homepage lists Windows, Mac, and Linux and describes the software as free and open source, with no ads or unwanted software.
Key features
- Scanning from flatbed or automatic document feeder, including duplex support
- Choice of WIA or TWAIN drivers, with DPI, page size, and bit depth settings
- Drag-and-drop page reordering, including interleaving for manual duplex scanning
- Rotate, deskew, crop, and adjust brightness and contrast of pages
- OCR for searchable text in PDFs, in over 100 languages
- Sharing of scanners connected to other computers on a local network
Best for: People who need to turn paper documents into PDF files on a desktop computer, including businesses and IT staff who deploy software through group policy.
Good for
- Free for both individuals and businesses, according to the homepage
- Open source, with no ads or unwanted software stated
- Supports multiple scanner brands and both WIA and TWAIN drivers
Watch out for
- Scanner sharing is described only for devices on a local network
- The interface is offered in over 40 languages, and some languages are not yet available
NAPS2 at a glance
- Website
- naps2.com
- Category
- Online Tools › PDF & Document Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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NAPS2 FAQ
Is NAPS2 free to use?
The homepage states that NAPS2 is completely free to use for both individuals and businesses. It also says the software includes no ads or unwanted software. A donation is optional.
Can NAPS2 make scanned PDFs searchable?
Yes. The homepage says NAPS2 uses optical character recognition (OCR) to identify text so that it can be searched in PDFs, in any of over 100 languages.
Can NAPS2 use a scanner connected to another computer?
The homepage says users can use scanners connected to other computers on their local network, and can turn a scanner into a wireless scanner usable from a laptop or phone.
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