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GNOME Document Scanner
What it is
GNOME Document Scanner creates digital copies of photos and documents on Linux. Users can crop or rotate scans, print them, export them as PDF, or save them in image formats including JPEG and PNG. The app uses the SANE framework to support most existing scanners. For scanners with an automatic document feeder, it can scan pages from the feeder and capture both sides when the scanner supports duplex scanning. It can also open the user's email program with a scan attached: text scans use PDF attachments, while image scans use JPEG attachments. The latest version is installed from Flathub, where the package is available for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures. The listed release is version 50.0, released on 2026-04-02. The project is GPL-3.0 licensed. The free plan is listed as free for desktop use, with a 19 MiB download. Users can report issues through the GitLab issue tracker and consult the Document Scanner manual.
For and against
For
- Supports most existing scanners through SANE.
- Scans can be exported as PDF, JPEG, or PNG.
- Can scan feeder pages and supported duplex sides.
- Available for x86_64 and aarch64.
Against
- Listed for Linux desktop use only.
- Duplex scanning depends on scanner support.
- The listed download is 19 MiB.
The verdict
GNOME Document Scanner combines common scan editing and export options with feeder scanning on supported hardware. It is listed as a free Linux desktop app, with a manual and issue tracker available.
Who it suits
It suits Linux desktop users who want to scan photos or documents and save, print, or email the results. Users with an automatic document feeder can scan batches, with duplex support depending on the scanner.
Plans and prices
Document Scanner
Desktop Only · 19 MiB download · x86_64 and aarch64
Read 1 Oct 2026 · flathub.org
On the record
- Architectures
- The Flathub package is available for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures.flathub.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Automatic feeder
- Scanners with an automatic document feeder can scan all pages from the feeder, including both sides when supported.help.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The latest version is installed from Flathub.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Scans can be cropped and rotated.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Email integration
- The app opens the user's email program with the scanned document attached; text scans use PDF attachments and image scans use JPEG attachments.help.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- License
- The source repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.github.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Maker
- GNOME is a global community backed and supported by the non-profit GNOME Foundation.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Output
- Scans can be printed, exported to PDF, or saved in multiple image formats.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Document Scanner makes digital copies of photos and documents.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Release
- Version 50.0 was released on 2026-04-02.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Scanner support
- The app uses the SANE framework to support most existing scanners.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- The GNOME Foundation privacy policy states that its websites use SSL technology to encrypt personal data sent through them.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report issues through the app's GitLab issue tracker and access a Document Scanner manual.apps.gnome.org · read 1 Oct 2026
