LaserSoft Imaging has gained 25 years experience in the development of imaging software. The redevelopment of SilverFast has built on this wealth of experience. The combination of various innovative ideas and the integration of current software technology has created SilverFast 8 which is regarded as the best scanner software.
SilverFast 8 is the most comprehensive scanner software in the world. Each feature of the previous version was implemented from scratch. Using modern multi-core technology, it is possible for some functions to reach a calculation speed of up to 40 times faster, on Mac as well on Windows PC. New features such as the WorkflowPilot and the Preview Concept make SilverFast 8 perfect.
The WorkflowPilot, a unique feature, is a core element of the new software. As a kind of assistant, it guides the user in the correct order through all processing steps required for his individual workflow. Depending on which material should be digitized for what purpose, there is a different workflow that will be worked on step by step after starting the WorkflowPilot.
The user interface of SilverFast 8 is newly developed by current standards, for the user can operate all major functions quickly and easily. The GUI also offers the possibility to flexibly arrange the control elements anywhere on the screen to fit personal preferences easily by dragging and dropping using the mouse. This is especially useful when working with two screens.
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Articles & Reviews

"The unusual beauty of this Archive Suite is its very efficient batch scan capability that includes the infrared iSRD data in a 64bit raw scanner file.

Then when processed [...] the iSRD cleaning can be applied as part of the process to a finished image file."

David B. Brooks (08/2010)
"LaserSoft Imaging's SilverFast SE is well suited as the primary software for digitizing photos, […] It offers a variety of settings and outstanding image automatics for color optimization and image correction."

FotoHits (08/2010)
"A box of magic arrived on my doorstep recently. [...] The program is speedy and powerful and using just a fraction of its capabilities can produce good results, ..."

Joan O'Brien (07/2010)
The July 2010 issue of the "photo technique" magazine features an interesting article on proofing photographs digitally introducing a workflow using an Epson V750 paired with SilverFast.

photo technique magazine (06/2010)

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"If you are looking for a simple, fast and efficient way to archive your precious family slides and negatives, I highly recommend SilverFast Archive Suite from LaserSoft Imaging."

John Barclay (Fotograf) (06/2010)
"... The 64-bit HDRi color files [...] contain all readable image information including the information of modern scanners’ infrared channels, using this data for image optimization, e.g. dust and scratch removal."

Erik Vlietinck (IT-Enquirer) (02/2010)
"I use SilverFast DC Pro Studio in addition to Photoshop since March 2006 in order to process, sort and manage my digital images and scans. The initial orientation in SilverFast is very easy due to the similar user interfaces."

Dieter Wolf, Photographer (02/2010)
"LaserSoft Imaging succeeded to develop a software that allows the effective digitization of large image collections in record time."

.psd PHOTOSHOP magazine (01/2010)
Special Feature

The usual blue cast is eliminated by calibrating the scanner with a newly developed SilverFast Kodachrome IT8 target. Multi-Exposure prevents any details from getting lost and the improved SRD & iSRD algorithms free Kodachrome slides from dust and scratches.

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Using SilverFast's Multi-Exposure the original gets scanned twice at different exposure values. From these two scans SilverFast then calculates the final high quality HDR-Scan with a considerably increased Dynamic Range (contrast spread).

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The SilverFast Archive Suite was designed for archiving slides and photos in a quick and straightforward way. Multi-Exposure, IT8 calibration and the new 64bit HDRi RAW data format with infrared channel allow an optimum HDR workflow.

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The SilverFast HDRi RAW data format uses 64bit HDRi color files, that contain all readable image information. This includes the information of the infrared channel, which's data can be used for dust and scratch removal.

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For a true color image rendition of scanned originals it's important to initially calibrate the scanner - with SilverFast two mouse clicks will do. Therefore LaserSoft Imaging manufactures high-quality IT8 targets in own production.

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While scanning a slide, even the smallest scratches and dust particles become aberrations, that can't be ignored. Some scanners feature an additional infrared channel, which's data can be used by SilverFast iSRD for defect detection and elimination.

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