Import PDFs and images into any TWAIN application — no scanner needed
TwainImporter connects your MFP, shared folders, email attachments, and file archives to any TWAIN-based capture app. Works on Remote Desktop and VMware.
From $99 · One-time license · No subscription · Windows 8–11
Works with the applications you already use
See it in action
TwainImporter takes any image file and delivers it to your scanning application exactly as a real scanner would.
Place files in a folder
Drop your PDFs, TIFFs, or images into any shared folder — on your local drive, an MFP output folder, or a network share.
Open your TWAIN application
Launch any TWAIN-compatible scanning app: ABBYY FineReader, Adobe Acrobat, Kofax, Square 9, or your own application.
Select TwainImporter and scan
Go to File → Select Source, choose TwainImporter Pro, and click Scan. Your files are delivered as if from a real scanner.
Who is TwainImporter for?
Different teams use it for different problems — all without a physical scanner.
For Developers
Test your TWAIN application without buying hardware. Use loop mode to automate scanning in CI pipelines and virtual machines.
Learn moreFor System Integrators
Bridge your MFP's scan-to-folder output to any document management system. Deploy silently across enterprise environments.
Learn moreFor Sales & Support
Demo any TWAIN-based capture product on a laptop — no physical scanner required. Present from any image file, anywhere.
Learn moreEverything a TWAIN app needs
TwainImporter Pro delivers real scanner behavior to any TWAIN-compatible application.
Wide Format Support
PDF, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, GIF, BMP, ICO, TGA, PCX, WMF — all major formats accepted.
32-bit & 64-bit Driver
Native support for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows applications.
RDP & VMware Ready
Works in Remote Desktop sessions and VMware virtual machines without any extra configuration.
Kofax VRS Compatible
Emulate a real scanner for Kofax VRS image quality processing pipelines.
Image Enhancement
Binarize, remove paper color, rotate, and improve images automatically (Pro).
Loop Mode
Automate repetitive scan tests with continuous file cycling for CI pipelines (Pro).
"ScanWorks TwainImporter works great with our customers — it's awesome."
Simple, one-time pricing
No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Pay once, own it.
Frequently asked questions
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