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 315 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 merges a very intuitive user interface with professional and sophisticated 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!

Here are some key features of "SilverFast Ai Plustek":

· ICC Printer Calibration
ICC Printer Calibration with Profiler
· AutoIT8 Calibration
IT8 Calibration fully automatically
· AutoFrame Alignment
Rotate your images automatically to be horizontally aligned.
· Auto Frame
One Click - and all images of your prescan are framed.
· SilverFast Basic
Get familiar with SilverFast
· ColorServer
A new way of batch processing
· Multi-Exposure
Use your hardware's full potential!
· Ai-HDR Gamma Optimization
Adopt gamma settings
· PDF Export
From scan to PDF
· ACR
(Adaptive color restoration) - Enhances faded or blurred colors
· Auto Adjust
1 click optimization for the current image!
· GANE
Removes such detected faults from the image.
· AACO
Enhances image information in high contrast images without affecting the overall brightness.
· MidPip4
Helps to remove even the faintest color casts, by neutralizing the mid tones.
· JobManager
Productivity tool for optimizing batch images individually
· HiRePP
e.g. open a 2GB file in seconds, allows optimization of large image files in real-time
· QuickTime Movies
Movies that individually show and explain each function of SilverFast.
· NegaFix
Allows the allocation and generation of film-profiles for negatives.
Minimize automatically slight color casts without NegaFix profiles.
· PhotoProof
Allows color true printing without the need of a RIP.
· SC2G
Allows to distinguish different contrast levels when converting colored images into grayscale images.
· Clone Tool
Simple tool for cloning of pixels.
· SCC / SCC in SE and SE Plus
Manipulates and change individual colors while leaving other colors unaffected.
New presets for SilverFast SE, SilverFast SE Plus and SilverFast DC SE.
· SF-Universal-Launcher
The Stand-alone launcher for the SilverFast application.
· ISRD
The infrared channel is used to display the detected defects of the image on the screen where the SRD function takes over to correct these defects.
· SRD
Highly adjustable tool for recognition and removal of scratches or unwanted particles on the image.
· USM / USM Plus
Sharpening tool with preview of the final sharpening effect.
· VLT
An image browser that appears like a professional light table.
· Descreening
Automatic tool for scanning of previously printed images to avoid Moire effects.
· IT8-Target
A color chart used to calibrate different input devices e.g. scanners, cameras, etc.
· SoftProof
A simulation of the printable color space to display a preview of the final, printed colors.
· PrinTao
Innovative, color managed print helper with implemented Layout functions and effects.

Requirements:

· 256 MB RAM.
· 500 MB free on HDD.

Limitations:

· The demo versions are neither limited in functionality - except for the IT8 calibration - nor in time, however, the final scans include a watermark with our company name inside.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

NEW:
· Epson Perfection V600 Photo: Added support for EPSON Perfection V600.
· EPSON Perfection 4490, V500 and V600: Added 64Bit HDRi, output for EPSON Perfection 4490, V500 and V600.
· General: Reduced iSRD memory consumption.

IMPROVEMENT:
· General: SilverFast now does not perform auto focus on the second MultiExposure scan anymore.