Qt6 desktop application for document scanning using TWAIN-compatible scanners.
🖨️ Scanning Capabilities
Full TWAIN Protocol Support: Complete integration with TWAIN-compatible scanners
Multiple Scan Modes: Auto, Flatbed, and Feeder scanning with intelligent detection
Direct Scanning: Option to scan without showing scanner UI for faster workflow
Real-time Progress: Live scanning progress with page-by-page tracking
Batch Scanning: Support for multi-page document scanning
Fluent WinUI3 Design: Modern, clean interface following Windows 11 design principles
Dark/Light Themes: Automatic system theme detection with manual override options
High Contrast Support: Full accessibility support for high contrast modes
Customizable Window: Adjustable corner preferences (Windows 11 rounded corners)
Responsive Layout: Adaptive UI that works on different screen sizes
Multi-language Support: English and Arabic localization
RTL Layout Support: Right-to-left layout for Arabic language
Dynamic Language Switching: Change language without restarting the application
- ⚙️ Advanced Settings
DPI Control: Configurable resolution from 75 to 1200 DPI Color Modes: Auto-detect, Color, Grayscale, and Black & White scanning Scan Location Management: Customizable scan destination folder Render Modes: Quality vs Performance rendering options Settings Persistence: All preferences automatically saved and restored
Automatic File Organization: Scanned files automatically organized in designated folders
Folder Synchronization: Real-time sync with scan location
File Preview: Built-in image viewer for scanned documents
Status Monitoring: Comprehensive status view with detailed logging
High DPI Support: Optimized for high-resolution displays
GPU Acceleration: DirectX 11 backend with configurable rendering
Memory Efficient: Optimized image loading and caching
Cross-platform Ready: Built with Qt6 framework (currently Windows-focused due to TWAIN)
Prerequisites
Windows 10/11
TWAIN-compatible scanner with proper drivers installed
Visual Studio 2019+ or MinGW compiler
Qt6.7+
Building from Source
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Saif-k93/Twain-Desk.gitcd Twain-Desk- Configure CMake
mkdir buildcd buildcmake ..- Build the project
cmake --build . --config ReleaseLaunch TwainDesk - The application will automatically detect available TWAIN sources
Configure Settings - Adjust DPI, color mode, and scan location as needed
Start Scanning - Click "Start Scan" to begin the scanning process
View Results - Scanned documents appear in the main viewing area
Manage Files - Use the sync button to refresh or clear photos to reset the view
Quick Tips
Direct Mode: Enable "Direct" checkbox for faster scanning without scanner UI
DPI Settings: 300 DPI is recommended for most documents
Color Mode: Use "Auto Detect" for optimal results
Technologies Used
Qt6.7+: Modern C++ framework with QML/Quick
CMake: Build system configuration
TWAIN DSM: Scanner communication library
QWindowKit: Cross-platform window customization framework for Qt Widgets and Qt Quick.
Fluent WinUI3: UI design system
Common Issues
No scanners detected: Ensure scanner drivers are properly installed
TWAIN errors: Check that TWAINDSM.dll is in the application directory
Language switching: Some UI elements may require restart for full translation
This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Qt Team for the excellent Qt6 framework
- TWAIN Working Group for the scanner protocol specification
- QWindowKit: for custom title bars and window styling