Epson Scan 2 | Overview of Features, Settings and Modes

Applies To

Operating Systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS
Hardware: Epson scanners and All-in-One (multifunction) printers with Epson Scan 2 installed
Software: Epson Scan 2 (the scanning driver/interface — accessed directly, or from any TWAIN-compatible application on Windows or ICA-compatible application on macOS)
Related Articles:
- KA-01833: Epson Scan 2 Utility: Overview of Features and Settings — the separate device-maintenance utility (counters, power save, scanner-specific settings), not covered in this article
- KA-01831: Scanning Over a Network Using Epson Scan 2 — how to add and configure a network/Wi-Fi scanner

Key Features

Document and Photo scanning modes.
Automatic image corrections.
Preview and cropping tools.
Multi-page PDF and Multi-TIFF support.
Custom scan presets.
Network scanner support.

Description

Epson Scan 2 is Epson's scanning software, bundled with compatible Epson scanners and All-in-One printers. It provides basic scanning controls in Document Mode and advanced, photo-editing-oriented controls in Photo Mode, along with a live preview, page-editing tools, and flexible file-saving options. This article explains what each part of the Epson Scan 2 window does.

Note: Available settings and screens can vary by scanner model. For the exact options on your product, check its User's Guide.

Epson Scan 2 main window

Starting Epson Scan 2

Use the table below for a quick reference, or expand your operating system for full steps.

Operating System	Path to Open Epson Scan 2
Windows 11	Start > All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2
Windows 10	Start > All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2
macOS	Finder > Go > Applications > Epson Software > Epson Scan 2

Windows 11
Windows 10
macOS

Windows 11

Select Start.
Select All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.

Note: Depending on your Windows 11 update level, the Start menu's "All apps" list may appear as a separate screen or as an "All" section directly on the Start menu itself. Both lead to the same alphabetical list of installed apps.

Windows 10

Select Start.
Select All apps > EPSON > Epson Scan 2 > Epson Scan 2.

macOS

Open Finder.
In the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
Open the Epson Software folder.
Select Epson Scan 2.

Note: The first time Epson Scan 2 starts, the Scanner Settings window opens automatically so you can select and configure your scanner. On later launches, reopen this at any time from the Scanner section below. For adding a scanner over a network specifically, see KA-01831.