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NAPS2 (Not Another PDF Scanner)

Open-source scanning and OCR tool for physical documents and image-only PDFs. Uses Tesseract OCR with 100+ language support. Cross-platform.

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What it does

NAPS2 (Not Another PDF Scanner) is an open-source scanning tool. Import image-only PDFs or scan physical documents, then run offline OCR using Tesseract before saving as searchable PDFs.

Key features

Physical document scanning
PDF and image import
Offline OCR (Tesseract, 100+ languages)
Searchable PDF output
Open source
Cross-platform

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux.

Pricing

100% Free (Open source).

Rating

8/10 — Relevant open-source scanning and OCR tool.

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://www.naps2.com
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing	Free (Open source)
Category	PDF Tools
Rating	8
My Notes	Open-source scanning + OCR. Cross-platform. 100+ languages.
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