NetumScan 13MP Book Document Camera for Teachers, Multi-Language OCR Recognition by AI Technology, Foldable & Portable, Real-time Projection, Video Recording, Capture Size A3/A4, Only Windows

First, the NetumScan Pro scanning software is downloadable from the manufacturer's site. At the time of this review, the file is called "NetumScan Pro Install version 2.2.554". Once on the main page, click "Support" then "Document Camera Setup Guide." Download and install. It's easy, and products have been distributing software and drivers this way for almost 30 years. Don't be dissuaded on this point by other reviews.The software is the most impressive part of the scanner combo. You can scan a book automatically two pages simultaneously, turning pages every few seconds as the camera automatically shoots. The OCR is unbelievably good and effortlessly handles the pages' curvature. Separated pages seamlessly reflow together if you use the correct format (see below), and scanning an entire book takes a tiny fraction of time compared to what a flatbed scanner could do.As your source material adds complications, it can trip up the OCR. Side text boxes can be hit-or-miss, and while simple graphics get isolated effectively, increasing complexity will reveal the program's limits. But it's a dream come true for straight text and simple graphics. The program also catches italics, bold, and inset paragraphs in my tests.To use the OCR, select "Document" at the top as the scan type, then on the right panel, choose Text, Excel, Word, PDF(Text), or PDF(Search) as the document type. These are the OCR types, and the OCR language selection option will ONLY appear after selecting from among these formats. The OCR is exceptional, and the UI should highlight it more effectively!Some reviewers moan about the lack of PDF text support, but this is false. The format called "PDF(Text)" actually photographs a book and then converts it to straight text right on top of the photo of whatever paper holds the original text. I've never seen anything like it, and it's impressive. However, I don't use PDF because I want reflow capability for eBook support, which PDF can't achieve. For this reason, if you wish to convert a book to an eBook, you're better off scanning to Word format, which does reflow, and then you may use Calibre or some other utility to convert to ePub from there. Scanning directly to ePub would be a nice feature to see in the future.I verified the Image Size setting of 4160 x 3104 actually takes pictures at that resolution. That multiplies to nearly 13 megapixels, so the reviewer claiming it only takes only 8-megapixel scans is mistaken.Features worthy of improvement:I took two photos to test the scanner, and then the autofocus permanently died on the camera. I exchanged the scanner through Amazon, and the replacement has been holding up. Another review complained of blurry photos, so I suspect the autofocus is a potential point of failure.NetumScan Pro automatically recognizes the camera once plugged in, but there is a bug in that the OCR features will only appear if you plug in the scanner BEFORE you start the program. It's a minor annoyance that hopefully gets fixed.It would have been a better product if it had a power button. I'm uncomfortable leaving a camera running 24/7, so the only way to power it down is to unplug the USB cable.The head folds down for compact storage. However, this mechanism releases with a ton of force, and if you aren't careful, the top will snap down hard. Shocks like this aren't ideal for the camera, so take great care when folding it in.Given the pros and cons, I am very impressed with what it can do, and despite the quirks I mentioned, it gets a cautious five stars.

i have been looking everywhere for a scanner that can scan 12x12, on a small box this scanner will scan 12x12 and I love it. easy to use and start

This didn't do what I needed. So I returned it.

I am using this to scan books into a PDF format. My goal was to be able to do 1 page/second. The software that comes with this is very slow for the OCR to create the PDF. But if you scan the book or document using jpeg as the output format, then bring those into the free open source software NAPS2, it works great. NAPS2 will spit out 50 pages of PDF in just a few seconds. Even the JPEG snapshot takes slightly more than 1 second, although its close, and I have not played with the settings yet. Anyway, easy to use, and works with some auxiliary software

There appears to be no way to download the software, probably because they got caught with Trojan viruses inside the software package that has been confirmed by multiple antivirus softwares like bit defender, software and device are out of China, use extreme caution. Nice camera, but i would not use the software package.

Shipped quickly and in good condition. Exactly as described and is perfect if you have pages of a book you need to scan.

From the description, it is supposed to work under Windows 10, 7, XP. But the software and driver can't be installed in Windows 7 and XP.

Amazing - saving hours of work. Plug in and go. Very easy to use. Fast and efficient. Copies a flat page or from an open book into Word and several other popular software products. Charts that are part of the article are easily transferred. Avoid using in a sunny room and turnoff your desk light for the best result.