Yes. The full tool is free forever — no account, ads, or watermarks.

Do my photos get uploaded?

No. Scanning and export run in your browser. Images stay on your device.

PNG or JPEG of the finished slit-scan result.

Can I change looks after a scan finishes?

Yes. Tone controls like look, contrast, noise, and chromatic aberration stay live on the finished result. Geometry settings need a new scan.

Does pinch-zoom work while scanning?

Yes. Pinch and trackpad zoom are available, with gentler sensitivity while a scan is running.

What languages are supported?

English and Spanish. Switch from the language control in the sidebar.

Can I scan in portrait or landscape?

Yes. Choose orientation before you start a scan.

Scanner is built and published by Eco Development Studios.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes in modern mobile browsers. Complex gestures are most comfortable on tablet or desktop.

Is there a watermark on exports?

No. Exports are clean images with no Scanner watermark.

What is Scanner?

Scanner is a free browser tool by Eco Development Studios that recreates slit-scan photography in real time. Load a photo, move it under a scan line, shape smear and shake, apply color looks, and export PNG or JPEG — no account required.

All scanning runs in your browser. Photos are not uploaded to Scanner servers for processing.

Last updated: 2026-07-23

At a glance

Price: $0 — free forever, no account or watermarks
Languages: English and Spanish
Privacy: client-side only
Export: PNG or JPEG
Looks: Color, B/W, Sepia plus noise and chromatic aberration
Gestures: pan, pinch-zoom, and rotate while scanning

How to make a slit-scan image

Create an analog-style slit-scan export in five steps.

Load a photo — Import an image from your device into the canvas.
Frame the scan — Pan, pinch-zoom, and rotate so the subject sits under the scan line.
Tune the strip — Set speed, thickness, drag, and jitter for the look you want.
Choose a tone — Pick Color, B/W, or Sepia and adjust contrast, noise, and chromatic aberration.
Scan and export — Start the scan, then download PNG or JPEG when it finishes.

Features

Real-time slit-scan capture in the browser
Pan, pinch-zoom, and rotate while framing
Speed, thickness, drag, and jitter controls
Color, black-and-white, and sepia looks
Live noise and chromatic aberration
PNG and JPEG export
Portrait and landscape canvas
Fully free, private, and bilingual (EN/ES)

Frequently asked questions

Is Scanner free?: Yes. The full tool is free forever — no account, ads, or watermarks.
Do my photos get uploaded?: No. Scanning and export run in your browser. Images stay on your device.
What can I export?: PNG or JPEG of the finished slit-scan result.
Can I change looks after a scan finishes?: Yes. Tone controls like look, contrast, noise, and chromatic aberration stay live on the finished result. Geometry settings need a new scan.
Does pinch-zoom work while scanning?: Yes. Pinch and trackpad zoom are available, with gentler sensitivity while a scan is running.
What languages are supported?: English and Spanish. Switch from the language control in the sidebar.
Can I scan in portrait or landscape?: Yes. Choose orientation before you start a scan.
Who makes Scanner?: Scanner is built and published by Eco Development Studios.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes in modern mobile browsers. Complex gestures are most comfortable on tablet or desktop.
Is there a watermark on exports?: No. Exports are clean images with no Scanner watermark.

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