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NAPS2 for Mac

Document scanning application

Quick answer: NAPS2 is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask naps2. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 246 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What NAPS2 is

NAPS2 is a utility for macOS: document scanning application.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.naps2.com/.

How to install NAPS2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask naps2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install NAPS2 on Mac?

Run brew install --cask naps2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is NAPS2 open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (cyanfish/naps2), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does NAPS2 run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is NAPS2?

It was installed 246 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2254 in this catalogue.

What version of NAPS2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.6.0.