To capabilities, you essentially need to download the full Nitro PDF Pro application, as scanning and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) are built-in features rather than a separate "scanner" plugin. How to Download Nitro Pro for Scanning
: Go to the Nitro Product Downloads page to find the latest version (v14 as of 2026) for Windows or Mac.
: If you don't have a license, you can start a free trial to test the scanning and OCR tools before purchasing.
Once installed, Nitro Pro replaces traditional scanning software with a more powerful, all-in-one digital toolkit: Scanning and OCR a PDF file
: Open the downloaded file (e.g., .exe for Windows or .dmg for Mac) and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Key Scanning & OCR Features
News 25th Apr, 2025: Tablecruncher goes Open Source!
To capabilities, you essentially need to download the full Nitro PDF Pro application, as scanning and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) are built-in features rather than a separate "scanner" plugin. How to Download Nitro Pro for Scanning
: Go to the Nitro Product Downloads page to find the latest version (v14 as of 2026) for Windows or Mac.
: If you don't have a license, you can start a free trial to test the scanning and OCR tools before purchasing.
Once installed, Nitro Pro replaces traditional scanning software with a more powerful, all-in-one digital toolkit: Scanning and OCR a PDF file
: Open the downloaded file (e.g., .exe for Windows or .dmg for Mac) and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Key Scanning & OCR Features
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The completely new version 2 for Tablecruncher is due this autumn.