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Video & Docu Installer

The Video Installer integrates a set of short videos, which introduce the most important features and several tips & tricks to you, directly from inside the SilverFast software. The Docu Installer offers a similar feature. After installing you can access thematically appropriate chapters of the manual directly from inside SilverFast.
 

Video Tutorials

Discover our video instructions and get to know SilverFast. You can use the filter to find videos for your desired software and version in your language. Click here to go back to the video selection by category.

Videos
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8-helpmenu_en_2016-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
- Help Menu


This video explains the entries of the SilverFast 8 drop-down Help menu.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2016-08-22
[download: 35.97 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8-scanningkodachromes_en_2016-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
- Scanning Kodachromes


The algorithms used in SRDx for defect detection can recognize dust and scratches because their image information differs greatly from the surrounding. Furthermore, the algorithm has been programmed to recognizes typical scratch marks (elongate and narrow) particularly good. Detected flaws can be removed by calculations taking the surrounding image information into account.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2016-08-22
Kodachrome
[download: 13.50 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8-workflowpilotpreferences_en_2016-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
- WorkflowPilot Preferences


The "WorkflowPilot" tab in the SilverFast settings (Preferences) enables you to create new workflows or to modify existing ones.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2016-08-22
[download: 38.15 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfast8acr-adaptivecolorrestoration_en_2016-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
ACR - Adaptive Color Restoration


It is common that photos and slides fade when stored for many years. Using SilverFast ACR Adaptive Color Restoration, it is very uncomplicated to refresh faded colors even when scanning very old pictures. Let your image treasures shine in new brilliance.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2016-08-22
ACRACR® (SE)
[download: 18.83 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r11_en_silverfast8advancedit8calibration_en_2018-03-13
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Advanced IT8 Calibration


NEW: Advanced Color Calibration (according to Part 2) Our advanced color calibration Targets are based on the ISO Norm 12641 Part 2 that is currently undergoing the final stages of ISO testing. This Target is now available, offering a new design that significantly increases the measuring field of the Target.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2018-03-13
Auto IT8 Calibration
[download: 167.61 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.0.0r5_en_silverfast8autorotation_en_2012-02-15
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Auto Rotation


The Auto Frame Alignment* was developed and designed to offer the user an extremely efficient, yet convenient scanning experience. When positioning multiple images on the scanner, the Auto Frame Alignment in combination with the Automatic Frame Detection is especially helpful. It will not only find and frame the originals, but it will also align them in a rectangular order with a single mouse click.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2012-02-15
[download: 5.18 MB] [934x729] [top]
8.0.0r5_en_silverfast8batchscanninglq_en_2012-02-01
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Batch Scanning


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2012-02-01
[download: 2.57 MB] [452x441] [top]
8.0.1r34_en_silverfast8densitometernewlq_en_2013-11-25
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Densitometer new


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2013-11-25
Multiple Densitometer
[download: 5.05 MB] [960x555] [top]
8.5.0r4_en_silverfast8easysoftwareupgrade_en_2015-04-30
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Easy Software Upgrade


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-04-30
[download: 46.99 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8_en_silverfast8hqpreview_en_2016-01-15
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
HQ Preview


The HQ Preview is a tool that highly magnifies a small image area and thus makes it assessable. Only SilverFast is able to show the final scan result including image optimization on the monitor prior to the actual scan.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2016-01-15
Prescan Concept
[download: 80.32 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.0.1r35_en_silverfast8imagetoweb_en_2013-08-20
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Image to Web


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2013-08-20
[download: 4.97 MB] [960x593] [top]
8.8.0r8_en_silverfast8isrd_en_2017-06-20
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
iSRD


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2017-06-20
iSRD
[download: 59.91 MB] [980x535] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfast8multi-taskinglq_en_2011-08-15
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Multi-Tasking


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-08-15
[download: 5.17 MB] [800x527] [top]
8.0.1r38_en_silverfast8preventappnap_en_2014-01-30
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Prevent app nap


How to deactivate the App Nap feature

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2014-01-30
[download: 2.25 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.2.0r2_en_silverfast8resolutionsliderlq_en_2014-10-31
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
Resolution Slider


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2014-10-31
[download: 45.25 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfast8workflowpilotlq_en_2011-08-15
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8
WorkflowPilot


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-08-15
[download: 13.41 MB] [800x505] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5autoadjust-imageoptimization_en_2015-10-12
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Auto Adjust - Image Optimization


The image Auto Adjust functionality is one of the most useful SilverFast tools. With a single click the image is automatically optimized in terms of highlights, shadows and mid-tones. Even color casts are removed automatically. This easy to use image correction can be viewed as a good base optimization for all further processing steps.

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-10-12
Auto Adjust
[download: 26.98 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r1_en_silverfast8.5hdriraw_lq__en_2015-03-31
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
HDRi RAW


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-03-31
HDRiRAW
[download: 19.41 MB] [640x375] [top]
8.5.0r5_en_silverfast8.5individualguiadjustment_en_2015-06-30
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Individual GUI Adjustment


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-06-30
[download: 25.05 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r1_en_silverfast8.5jobmanager_lq__en_2015-03-25
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
JobManager


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-03-25
JobManager
[download: 24.49 MB] [640x375] [top]
8.5.0r1_en_silverfast8.5jobmonitor_lq__en_2015-03-26
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
JobMonitor


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-03-26
JobManager
[download: 14.77 MB] [640x375] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5negafix-negativetopositive_en_2015-10-12
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
NegaFix - Negative to Positive


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-10-12
NegaFix
[download: 20.58 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5neutralpipette_en_2015-10-12
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Neutral Pipette


Mixed lighting conditions during image capture often result in images with color casts. Manual correction is time consuming and can lead to falsified colors. The SilverFast Neutral Pipette is a tool, which makes color cast removal very easy.

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-10-12
Neutral Pipette
[download: 60.13 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r5_en_silverfast8.5optimizedframedetection_en_2015-06-30
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Optimized Frame Detection


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-06-30
Frame DetectionIFF+Engine
[download: 30.17 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5restoringphotoprints_en_2015-11-06
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Restoring Photo Prints


Restore your photo prints, slides and negatives in no time with just a few clicks! Click our movies below to experience how easy it is.

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-11-06
Auto Adjust
[download: 47.71 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5restoringslidesnegatives_en_2015-11-06
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
Restoring Slides & Negatives


Restore your photo prints, slides and negatives in no time with just a few clicks! Click our movies below to experience how easy it is.

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-11-06
Auto Adjust
[download: 128.85 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5sc2g-selectivecolortogray_en_2015-10-12
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
SC2G - Selective Color to Gray


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-10-12
SC2G
[download: 32.43 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_silverfast8.5scc-selectivecolorcorrection_en_2015-10-12
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.5
SCC - Selective Color Correction


Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-10-12
SCC
[download: 50.95 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r4_en_silverfast8.8archivesuiterawdataconcept_en_2016-05-26
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
Archive Suite RAW Data Concept


The SilverFast Archive-Workflow was designed with efficiency and productivity in mind. Maintaining standards of the highest quality, our persistent non-destructive Workflow provides the user with a safe work environment, helping to avoid unneeded backtracking and loss of work. During the Workflow, the unaltered original image data remains saved, giving the user peace of mind that they are always on the safe side.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2016-05-26
RAW
[download: 117.25 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r4_en_silverfast8.8clone-toolfeature_en_2016-05-25
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
Clone-Tool Feature


An addition to the existing set of dust, scratch and defect removal tools, the SilverFast Clone-Tool is a powerful tool for the removal of severe defects. SilverFast HDR Studio 8 now features three differently focused tools for the correction of a wide variety of issues, making post-processing in other software unnecessary.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2016-05-25
[download: 39.38 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8.8colorserver_en_2015-12-02
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
ColorServer


Using the SilverFast ColorServer you will process and optimize your images fully automatically. You create an input folder and a set of image processing rules. SilverFast monitors this folder and applies your rules to all image files, which get stored in this folder.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2015-12-02
ColorServerHot-Folder
[download: 24.79 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r8_en_silverfast8.8fullscreenview_en_2017-02-27
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
Full Screen View


SilverFast now features a full screen view for a better evaluation of your image optimizations. All tools fade out and your image is shown enlarged on a black background. This allows you to concentrate completely on your desired image. Press the «ESC» key to exit full screen view. The "Lights off" button hides the tools without magnifying the image.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2017-02-27
[download: 28.50 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8.8historyfeature_en_2015-11-26
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
History Feature


The new History feature remembers all processing steps of your image optimization with SilverFast, but offers much more than just a simple "undo" functionality. You can return to any previous edit made at any time. For this purpose, all processing steps are shown as thumbnails.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2015-11-26
[download: 49.89 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r4_en_silverfast8.8optimizingimageswithsilverfastarchiveworkflow_en_2016-05-25
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
Optimizing Images with SilverFast Archive Workflow


The Archive Suite is a package consisting of scanner software and imaging software for a subsequent image optimization. Although SilverFast is designed for professional image editing, handling the software is so easy that even beginners can create brilliant pictures using the intelligent automatic functions and the integrated QuickTime movies.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2016-05-25
[download: 105.73 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8.8srdx_en_2015-11-26
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
SRDx


The algorithms used in SRDx for defect detection can recognize dust and scratches because their image information differs greatly from the surrounding. Furthermore, the algorithm has been programmed to recognizes typical scratch marks (elongate and narrow) particularly good. Detected flaws can be removed by calculations taking the surrounding image information into account.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2015-11-26
SRD®
[download: 65.31 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfast8.8srdxmanual_en_2015-12-04
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Movie-Icon SilverFast 8.8
SRDx Manual


The algorithms used in SRDx for defect detection can recognize dust and scratches because their image information differs greatly from the surrounding. Furthermore, the algorithm has been programmed to recognizes typical scratch marks (elongate and narrow) particularly good. Detected flaws can be removed by calculations taking the surrounding image information into account.

Version: 8.8
Revision: 2015-12-04
SRD®
[download: 90.19 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8autoadaptivecontrastoptimization_aaco_lq_en_2011-10-04
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Auto Adaptive Contrast Optimization (AACO)


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-04
AACO
[download: 5.98 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.8_en_silverfastaistudio8autopreferenceslq_en_2017-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Auto Preferences


In the SilverFast settings (Preferences) there are several tabs that contain different settings. The most extensive rider is the "Auto" tab. These options configure in great detail the automatic image optimization and the frame search that make SilverFast especially efficient in batch processing.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2017-08-22
[download: 27.23 MB] [960x555] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8cmspreferenceslq_en_2017-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
CMS Preferences


In the SilverFast settings (Preferences) there are several tabs that contain different settings. The CMS tab is dedicated to the Color Management System in SilverFast. The CMS tab allows the selection of input and output profiles and color spaces.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2017-08-22
[download: 50.52 MB] [960x555] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8ganelq_en_2011-10-05
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
GANE


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-05
GANE
[download: 12.00 MB] [760x493] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8generalpreferenceslq_en_2011-10-07
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
General Preferences


In the SilverFast settings (Preferences) there are several tabs that contain different settings. The tab General is dedicated, as the name already says, to rather general settings that concern standard settings and SilverFast configuration.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-07
[download: 7.15 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8globalcolorcorrection_gcc_lq_en_2011-09-30
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Global Color Correction (GCC)


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-09-30
GCC
[download: 15.02 MB] [800x505] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8gradationlq_en_2011-09-29
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Watch Video (HQ)
Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Gradation


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-09-29
[download: 14.78 MB] [800x507]
[download: 26.58 MB] [1200x753] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8histogramlq_en_2011-08-19
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Histogram


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-08-19
[download: 15.13 MB] [526x503] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8negafixlq_en_2011-10-06
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
NegaFix


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-06
NegaFix
[download: 12.82 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8picturesettingslq_en_2011-10-04
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Watch Video (HQ)
Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Picture Settings


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-04
[download: 13.03 MB] [800x507]
[download: 24.41 MB] [1200x753] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8printaolq_en_2011-09-29
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
PrinTao


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-09-29
PrinTao
[download: 8.19 MB] [800x505] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8scandimensionslq_en_2011-09-29
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Watch Video (HQ)
Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Scan Dimensions


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-09-29
[download: 6.38 MB] [800x505]
[download: 11.18 MB] [1200x751] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8selectivecolor2grey_sc2g_lq_en_2011-10-05
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Watch Video (HQ)
Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Selective Color 2 Grey (SC2G)


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-05
SC2G
[download: 9.28 MB] [800x507]
[download: 15.57 MB] [1200x753] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8selectivecolorcorrection_scc_lq_en_2011-10-05
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Selective Color Correction (SCC)


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-05
SCC
[download: 12.78 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.8.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8specialpreferences_en_2017-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Special Preferences


In the SilverFast settings (Preferences) there are several tabs that contain different settings. The "Special" tab contains settings for the Multi-Exposure preview as well as scanner-specific settings that only affect some devices.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2017-08-22
[download: 20.02 MB] [960x555] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8standardit8calibrationlq_en_2011-10-05
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Standard IT8 Calibration


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-05
Auto IT8 Calibration
[download: 5.17 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.0.0r1_en_silverfastaistudio8unsharpmasking_usm_lq_en_2011-10-04
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Ai Studio 8
Unsharp Masking (USM)


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2011-10-04
USM
[download: 13.72 MB] [800x507] [top]
8.5_en_silverfastarchivesuite8lq_en_2015-02-27
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Movie-Icon SilverFast Archive Suite 8
LQ


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-02-27
VLT
[download: 40.40 MB] [640x375] [top]
8.8_en_silverfasthdr8vltpreferences_en_2017-08-22
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Movie-Icon SilverFast HDR 8
VLT Preferences


The "VLT" tab in the SilverFast settings (Preferences) contains some settings for the Virtual Light Table VLT. Adjust your mouse wheel scroll speed and decide wether to monitor your folders for actions.

Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2017-08-22
VLT
[download: 4.22 MB] [960x555] [top]
8.5.0r3_en_silverfasthdrstudio8-professionalimageoptimization_en_2015-04-16
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Movie-Icon SilverFast HDR Studio 8
- Professional Image Optimization


Version: 8.0 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-04-16
RAW
[download: 65.35 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_thejobmanagerinsilverfastaistudio8.5_en_2015-09-29
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Movie-Icon The JobManager in SilverFast Ai Studio 8.5

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-09-29
JobManager
[download: 79.09 MB] [980x566] [top]
8.5.0r8_en_thejobmanagerinsilverfasthdrstudio8.5_en_2015-09-29
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Movie-Icon The JobManager in SilverFast HDR Studio 8.5

The JobManager is a valuable SilverFast tool for efficient batch processing. Any number of previously scanned RAW image files can be optimized in batch mode automatically one after the other.

Version: 8.5 - 8.8
Revision: 2015-09-29
JobManager
[download: 133.38 MB] [980x566] [top]
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