Skanlite

Skanlite is a free Linux application for scanning images, optimized for flatbed scanners. With supported scanners, it can capture photos, documents, transparent slides, and filmstrips. A preview lets users choose the area for a final scan, and the application can scan multiple selections from an image. It also supports network scanners and batch scanning. Users can open a save dialog for every scanned image or save directly to a chosen folder using autogenerated names and a selected format. Listed export formats include PNG, JPEG, JPG, JPEG 2000, and BMP. Linux installation is available through Discover and other AppStream application stores, distribution package managers, and Flathub. The Skanlite page lists the GPL-2.0+ license and links to a handbook, a forum, and a bug reporting route. Flathub identifies KDE as the publisher. KDE says its software generally does not transfer information from users’ devices except through explicit user action, while noting that third-party distributors may modify software in ways that affect privacy. The listed plan is free for desktop, with an 8 MiB download.

Skanlite provides scan selection, batch scanning, and flexible saving options for Linux users. Scanner support is a consideration for capturing the listed film and slide types.

It suits Linux users who scan images with flatbed or network scanners and want preview selection or batch scanning. It can also fit users who need to capture documents, photos, slides, or filmstrips with a supported scanner.