Scanning with ACDSee
December 3rd, 2007 by ChrisI have an Epson Perfection 3170 Photo Scanner. It was a Christmas present from my in-laws a few years back. I will never complain about them, because they always get me awesome scrapping/computer gifts. Now, that is not the only reason I love them, but it helps. Haha!!
Last year I made a movie DVD for my best friend as a Christmas present. Since we have been freinds for more years than I like to admit, I had a huge amount of non-digital photos and memorabilia that had to be scanned before I could upload them into the movie software. It was a big drag, although the outcome was worth it. The movie was a huge hit. Well, at least it was in my family!
This year, my mom asked for a movie for herself as a gift. At first I was dreading it. But since I now have ACDSee Photo Manager, the scanning is an absolute breeze! Photo Manger is much easier to handle files than the software that came with my printer.
I will set about 3 pictures on the scanner bed, depending on the orientation of the pictures. I make sure that they are not touching so that ACDSee can easily “see” them as separate files.
In Photo Manager, click on Get Photos and select your device. Click Next.
Then, check the box for Scan Multiple Documents and select the first option. Select your file format. jpgs is the most common and versatile. Click Next.
Choose the File name you want, Select Folder and Subfolder where you want the files to be placed. Click Next.
At this point, my Epson Scanning Software opens up and scans a Preview. I have my scanner set to Home Mode which gives me different levels of control. If I want to change any of my settings, my preview scans will be erased. You can also see that even though I did not place my photos on the bed exactly straight, ACDSee is able to straighten them as it selects the photos to scan. Since I am happy with all of the settings for these photos, I will click Scan. ACDSee will then scan each of the photos.
After the scan has finished, I close the scanning program and them the Photo Wizard appears. If you have more photos to scan, click scan to restart the process. If not click Next.
The Wizard is complete. Select Browse to your new images if you choose to. Click Finish and you now have three new photos scanned in a flash.
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Dec 3, 2007 - 10:12:34I learn something new everyday. I was scanning my photos one by one or manually cropping them when I did a bunch.
In order for the Epson program to recognize you have 3 photos, you have to leave some space between them. Is this true with ACDSee also? Your directions indicated you make sure they are touching.
Sandee- good catch- I missed the word not as in not touching- something spell check doesn’t catch!
Thanks for pointing that put.
I corrected the blog entry so it reads “not touching” now.
I have such problems with my scanner. I thought I had played with it with ACDSee, but maybe not. I will have to try this out. PSE Organzer also separates like this.
My problem with my scanner is that it is older and the software is not compatible with IE7–I’ve been with HP help for hours and hours to get it only half fixed.
I have to change my ppi settings usually through this HP software part–and it’s frustrating–I’m not able to change the ppi settings through the other software like ACDsee—so I’ll have to test again to see if this program will help my problems.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Can’t wait to try this. I have been using Photoshop but this sounds much easier. Thanks for the tip.