ViewScan 5 Microfilm Scanner

Scan Smarter. Research Deeper.

Announcing the all-new ViewScan 5 Microfilm Scanner from ST Imaging

ViewScan 5 microfilm scanner features:
20MP camera, black and white or color optional
Rugged all-metal construction for public settings
PerfectView Software, with an intuitive, modern interface
PerfectFocus Technology
Optional: Windows 11 Mini PC! 

ViewScan 5 with Monitor

The ST ViewScan 5 is the latest evolution in digital microfilm scanning from ST Imaging—designed to deliver unmatched clarity, speed, and ease of use. Featuring a powerful 20-megapixel image sensor camera, the ViewScan 5 delivers high-resolution scanning across all microfilm formats. Whether you’re working with roll film, fiche, or aperture cards, the ViewScan 5 ensures crisp, detailed images with minimal effort.

ST Imaging’s PerfectView Software redefines how users interact with microfilm and microfiche—making research faster and more connected than ever. With PerfectFocus, images snap into sharp clarity instantly, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The intuitive interface streamlines navigation, allowing users to browse reels and fiche with ease. Once a discovery is made, sharing is effortless — scan and distribute via print, email, USB, and more. PerfectView empowers users to work smarter and share faster.

ST Imaging’s ViewScan microfilm scanner awarded a twelfth consecutive Platinum Modern Library Award (MLA) from LibraryWorks! Librarians have consistently ranked the ViewScan as best in its class, recognizing its intuitive user experience, exceptional image clarity, and powerful software tools. This continued recognition underscores ST Imaging’s commitment to delivering reliable, innovative microfilm-scanning technology for librarians, their patrons, and collections.

Viewscan 5 Microfilm Scanner.
Scan Smarter. Research Deeper.

You Have Found Your Microfilm Reader-Printer Replacement.

Discover why the ViewScan 5, with up to a 20 megapixel color image sensor, is the perfect replacement to your old and outdated microfilm reader-printer. Bring your microfilm collection into the digital world with PerfectFocus on the ViewScan 5.

ViewScan 5 Users Download PerfectView Today!

PerfectView Software for the ViewScan 5 is available today. Download PerfectView NOW and see your microfilm like never before! PerfectView software comes with a non-expiring license and free upgrades. Forever. No annual software fees that can cost thousands of dollars over the life of the scanner. Just the best software on the best scanner!

USER TESTIMONIALS

See what people are saying about ST Imaging scanning products. 

Are you in love with your ST Imaging ViewScan? We love our happy ViewScan users and would be delighted to hear from you!
Drop a comment on our twitter (@st_imaging) or submit a testimonial on our website.

“I highly recommend the ST ViewScan to any institution or organization that routinely uses microfilm and or microfiche.”

Lucia Flaim

Kansas Room Librarian

A bit in love with the LoC’s microfilm machines. You can *crop* and *scan* and *adjust images on a computer screen* and then *save them*.

@MissTreen

Twitter

“The ST ViewScan makes my job easier and more efficient, true, but the really rewarding thing is seeing patrons adjust so easily and readily to the new reader.”

Lucia Flaim

Kansas Room Librarian

Everything we always wanted – and more!

“The Underhill Reading Room’s new microfilm scanner is everything we always wanted – and more!”

@HistoryBoots

Twitter

“This scanner has the tools to enhance images so that you’d never know the film was old.”

Maeve Clark

Iowa City Public Library

Microfilm Readers

“It’s a wonderful addition to the library, especially for history buffs,”

Gothenburg Public Library

Microfilm Reader

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