Legal Tech
gscan2pdf
Linux tool for batch scanning and OCR across hundreds of pages using Tesseract, OCRopus, or Cuneiform. Open source.
What it does
gscan2pdf is a Linux GUI application that connects to desktop scanners and runs open-source OCR engines over all pages automatically.
Key features
- Desktop scanner integration
- Batch scan across hundreds of pages
- Multiple OCR engine support (Tesseract, OCRopus, Cuneiform)
- Export to searchable PDF or raw text
- Open source
Platform
Linux only.
Pricing
100% Free (Open source).
Rating
7/10 — Essential OCR tool for Linux users.
Jurisdictional coverage
Malaysian law coverage: Not applicable. Primary sources included: Unverified.
Data handling
Data handling depends on the product, account, settings and contractual terms. Check current vendor terms before uploading confidential material.
LAWTECH.MY assessment
Directory listing. Verify current features, pricing, jurisdictional coverage and data terms before professional use.
Review status
Directory listing — reviewed on 2026-07-26.
| Website Url | https://gscan2pdf.sourceforge.net |
| Platforms | Linux |
| Pricing | Free (Open source) |
| Category | PDF Tools |
| Rating | 7 |
| My Notes | Linux scanning + OCR tool. Multiple OCR engines supported. |
| Review Label | Directory listing |
| Malaysian Law Coverage | Not applicable |
| Reviewed On | 2026-07-26 |
| Primary Sources Included | Unverified |
| Jurisdictional Coverage | Unverified or jurisdiction-neutral |
| Information Source | Public product information and LAWTECH.MY editorial review |