Scan Redirector RDP Edition - Scanner Redirection for Remote Desktop and Citrix

Scan Redirector RDP Edition allows scanning from your locally attached scanner into a Remote Desktop or Citrix session, including Amazon AWS and Azure AVD. It does not require complicated configuration and works right out of the box.

The software consists of two parts: workstation part and server part. All you need is install workstation part on a local computer (where your scanner is attached) and server part on remote computer. After this you are ready to scan.

Supports any TWAIN, WIA and ScanSnap scanners and works with any TWAIN-enabled or WIA-enabled scanning applications. Scanner driver is needed on local machine only. Remote side does not require a driver.

Scan Redirector supports JPEG compression for the best scanning performance over Internet or low-bandwidth connections.

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Features

Works with any TWAIN, WIA or ScanSnap scanners.
Works with any TWAIN-enabled or WIA-enabled scanning applications.
Does not require complicated configuration and works right after installation.
Scanner driver is required on the local side only. No drivers required on remote machine!
Supports JPEG compression for maximum scanning performance though the Internet.
Supports simultaneous scanning by multiple users on terminal server.

TWAIN scanning window

System tray menu

Scan Redirector RDP Edition is Good For

VDI scenarios where you need to scan documents inside a remote session on virtual desktop or virtual machine.
Terminal Servers / Remote Desktop Session Hosts (RDSH) where mutiple users need to scan in their remote sessions. Scan Redirector provides per-session isolation, so that users can use their scanners without interferring with each-other.
Scanning into Amazon AWS, Azure AVD and other cloud desktops.
Scanning from your local scanner into a remote session while working via Remote Desktop connection.

Installation

Scan Redirector RDP Edition installation process is very simple. The software consists of two parts: workstation part and server part, both parts are included in the download package. All you need is install workstation part on a local computer (where your scanner is attached) and server part on a remote computer. After that, restart remote session and you are ready to scan.

Scanner Support

Scan Redirector RDP Edition supports virtually any TWAIN, WIA and ScanSnap document scanners. Including feeders, duplex scanners, check scanners, film scanners, etc. It does not matter whether the scanner is attached to USB, SCSI or any other port of your computer.

TWAIN or WIA: scanner driver must be installed on workstation
ScanSnap: ScanSnap Home or ScanSnap Manager must be installed on workstation

Scanning Applications Support

While Scan Redirector RDP Edition provides remote access to your scanner, for actual scanning on remote computer, you need to use any TWAIN-enabled or WIA-enabled scanning applications, like electronic document management software, graphical/photo software, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) software, banking or financial document management applications, etc.

Remote Desktop and Citrix Support

Scan Redirector RDP Edition can be used with both Citrix and Remote Desktop connections, including RemoteApp, Citrix Virtual Apps and Citrix Desktops. It works with Amazon AWS, Azure AVD and other cloud services as well.

Compression Support

Integrated JPEG compression support highly increses the scanning performance over Internet with just barely noticable loss of image quality. Compression can be easily enabled or disabled via the system tray icon, whether you need the best speed or the best image quality.

Licensing

The software consists of two parts: workstation part and server part. Only the server part of Scan Redirector RDP Edition must be licensed, while the workstation part is FREE. One license allows to use the server part on one computer, multiple licenses must be purchased to use it on multiple computers.

The license allows certain number of remote clients to scan simultaneously (mostly applicable to terminal servers, where multiple users can be scanning at the same time). We offer multiple options, starting from 1 client.

Here are some licensing examples:

When redirecting a scanner to a virtual machine, you need as many licenses as many virtual machines you have. If your virtual machines are not terminal servers, then it will be enough to purchase licenses with 1 user session.
When redirecting a scanner to a remote session on terminal server, you need as many licenses as many terminal servers you have. The number of user sessions depends on how many users will be using scanner redirection.
When redirecting a scanner between two regular computers, you need to purchase a license only for the computer that will be acting as Remote Desktop server.

Pricing

Licenses start from USD 49.00, depending on the number of users that will be scanning at the same time. There are quantity discounts if you purchase multiple licenses at once. Check the Purchase page for details.

Free Trial

Trial version is available for download in the Downloads section. It is fully-functional during 15 days and allows up to 2 user sessions. You may try the program for free and make sure it works as expected before purchasing. The free trial activates automatically as soon as you install the program for the first time.

System Requirements

Scan Redirector RDP Edition works on the following operating systems (both 32-bit and 64-bit)

Windows Desktop/Laptop:

Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (SP3 or newer)

Windows Server (including Server Core and Hyper-V):

Windows 2022 Server
Windows 2019 Server
Windows 2016 Server
Windows 2012 R2 Server (Windows Desktop Experience feature must be installed to enable scanning support)
Windows 2012 Server (Windows Desktop Experience feature must be installed to enable scanning support)
Windows 2008 R2 Server (Windows Desktop Experience feature must be installed to enable scanning support)
Windows 2008 Server (Windows Desktop Experience feature must be installed to enable scanning support)
Windows 2003 Server (SP1 or newer)

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