NAPS2 (Not Another PDF Scanner 2) Version 8.1.2 Review

NAPS2: Simplifying Document Scanning

NAPS2 is a user-friendly document scanning software designed to enhance your productivity through its intuitive interface and robust functionality. This application allows you to scan documents conveniently from any WIA and TWAIN-compatible scanners and provides the flexibility to organize and save your scanned files in various formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PNG. With NAPS2, you can effortlessly create fully text-searchable PDF files, making them easy to import and index into your document management systems. Furthermore, NAPS2 supports over 40 languages, catering to a global audience.

Main Features of NAPS2

Utilize WIA and TWAIN-compatible scanners for document scanning
Scan multiple pages from glass or ADF, with duplex support available
Manipulate scanned pages by rotating, flipping, removing, and rearranging as needed
Save documents in various formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PNG
Email scanned PDFs directly from the application
Employ optical character recognition (OCR) for text search functionality in over 100 languages
Adjust scanning options such as brightness, contrast, and resolution
Create and save custom profiles for repeated usage of specific settings
Access an optional command-line interface (CLI) for automation and scripting tasks
Deploy through group policies with an MSI installer and application-level configuration
Utilize portable and standalone archives for flexibility
Available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and more

Recent Updates in NAPS2 Version 8.1.2

The latest release, NAPS2 version 8.1.2, introduces several enhancements and bug fixes:

An “Apply to all selected”option for the Split action has been added, streamlining the process of splitting documents.
The application now properly prompts users about unsaved changes after auto-saving improvements.
Issues related to placeholders in Default File Path have been addressed.
Fixed OCR-related errors impacting certain Windows systems.
Resolved a crash issue affecting right-to-left language users.