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SilverFast Ai STUDIO pricing starts at $59.
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SilverFast Ai Plustek Scan award-winning scanner software sets a new standard for ease of control and sophistication for desktop scanners (film and flatbed). SilverFast Ai is high-end scanning and image optimization software from LaserSoft Imaging, a pioneer in desktop high-end imaging. SilverFast is now available for more than 300 scanners and digital cameras running under Mac (also OS-X) and Windows. SilverFast Ai is individually adapted to each supported scanner and therefore can get the very best out of each scanner. SilverFast Ai combines a very intuitive user interface with sophisticated and professional scanner and image controls. Beginners and professionals will appreciate the unique real-time controls and the intelligent automatic functions as well as the ability to manually adjust the image at any point.

Predictable color from the SilverFast Ai preview gives imaging and color reproduction a new dimension securing the correct workflow with the ScanPilot. The professional user can adjust any operation via numerical input and can precisely monitor the results using the integrated densitometer. SilverFast Ai enables any level of user to achieve brilliant results quickly !

SilverFast comes in three different flavors: as Stand-Alone Software with the SilverFast Launcher; as native Adobe Photoshop Plug-in or as universal TWAIN Module.

SilverFast 6 also has the Job Manager, a productivity function, so far only available as an option!

SilverFast Ai and SilverFast HDR are working in full 16 (48) bit mode and besides delivering uncorrected output into 48 bit HDR-format, also allows full 48 bit color-corrected output. Thus enabling the optimum throughput while securing maximum dynamic range!

SilverFast Ai Studio includes all of the well-known functions of Silverfast AI plus a many new, innovative tools. SilverFast Ai users can download the new SilverFast Ai Studio features as an upgrade for a reasonable price.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 6.6.2r2:
  • Ektar 100 NegaFix profile
  • Photoshop CS5 Support
  • Older EPSON Perfection Scanners: Added Windows 7 - 64 Bit compatibility for EPSON Perfection 3200 Photo and older Perfection scanners
  • All HDR/DC/etc.: For scans obtained from Acer, Avision, and Umax scanners: use scanner specific auto sharpen tables in the HDR/DC/etc. versions
  • General: Change the default output folder to the user's "Pictures" (Mac) / "My Pictures" (Win) folder.
  • Canon CanoScan 9950F: Added AutoFrame templates for Canon CanoScan 9950F
  • General: Corrected help text for AACO feature.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.3 or later
  • supported scanner

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Developer:LaserSoft Imaging, Inc.
Downloads:9,460
  - Version d/l:195
Drivers:Scanners
License:Demo
Date:21 Jul 2010
Platform:PPC/Intel
Price:$218.00
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SilverFast Ai Plustek Scan User Reviews (7 posts)Write A Review
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Sep 7 2008
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JAN13  This software is running on OS 10.5.4 now, where I do use SCSI connection on my G5 PowerMac.

Performance is light quick and this software is capable of producing stunning scans from my 4x5 and 8x10 transparencies.

Scanning flat art is exceptional as well ! Options in this software are leveling with most demanding requests from operator for production of high-end professional results.

We are absolutely delighted using this software on our LinoScan 2650.

Very good job LinoScan !!!  
(Version 6.6r2)

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Jun 27 2008

PLASTERPYRUS  Well six months later and its still misleading, though it has gone down price, to the tune of 178.00 dollars. I think to boot, the price, it depends on what kind of scanner you have, the price is determined. VueScan is still the one to go with. And guess what it works with all kinds of scanners.  
(Version 6.6r1a)

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Dec 21 2007

PDXDUDE  It's a little misleading to list "$59" as the price. The Ai Studio is $233 for my plain epson scanner. I like the autocrop, but $233 seems a little steep. Am I missing something?  
(Version 6.5.5r3)

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Jan 25 2007
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FIRE_DRAGON  I have been impressed with SilverFast ever since I started using it. I have been using it for scanning as well as photography.

What I find most useful is the multi exposure feature. I can really pull some extra information out of my images and give it an extra polish.

The only thing that still can need some work is the interface, which is well designed but has some settings a little hidden away.

Alltogether a great updgrade.  
(Version 6.5r3d)

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Jan 23 2007
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MAKARDEL  I’m still using SilverFast for about twelve years and never regret.

SilverFast (including SF Ai Studio) is the first choice scan app with ease of use (first class automatics – if you are a novice) in an absolute professional app, that gives you incredible pro tools to scan and work on pictures for best results on the market.

SilverFast Ai Studio sets a new standard in prepress. I’ll never miss it at work.  
(Version 6.5r3d)

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Jan 22 2007
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CHANDIVINE  The AiStudio is great!

The price depends on if the scanner model supports the new MultiExposure feature - if it does, an additional fee is applied. Its well worth it in my opinion!

Great software! Thanks!  
(Version 6.5r3d)

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Dec 14 2006
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ANTH  The price listed of $59.00 is completely wrong. Lasersoft's website lists the cost as $208. It's not even the upgrade price which I have been trying to determine. Several days ago their web store quoted $70 and now it quotes $105. Their upgrade web page lists yet more prices.

While I have successfully used Silverfast to scan negatives and it does have some good features (HiRePP is great). I personally don't believe the new features warrant such a high price. Auto Frame Detection does not work with the scanning of negatives, Multiple Exposure does not benefit scans of negatives, only two new negafix profiles were added, and the AI-HDR optimization seems more like a bugfix. The colorcast removal feature added to negafix is nice, but it is only a checkbox and its intensity cannot be adjusted.  
(Version 6.5r3a)

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