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OldRoll vs FrontBack Scanner

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OldRoll compared with FrontBack Scanner
DetailOldRoll logo OldRollFrontBack Scanner logo FrontBack Scanner
What it doesNot given Free flatbed photo scanning software for Mac and Windows
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given $0 - completely free with no account, no watermarks, no photo limits, and no subscription. Optional tip available.
Key features
  • Digicam, Film, Y2K, 90s, VHS, and Dreamy retro camera effects
  • Light, color, and texture adjustments with exposure, contrast, warmth, and saturation controls
  • Crop and compare with original photo
  • Add frames, effects, grain, light leaks and stickers
  • Create photo collages with grid or strip layouts
  • Date stamp customization
  • No installation required, works in browser on desktop and mobile
  • Import photos from phone gallery or upload from computer
  • Auto-detection of multiple photos on flatbed
  • Automatic straightening to sub-degree accuracy (99.8%)
  • Automatic rotation of sideways and upside-down photos
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position
  • Handwriting detection on photo backs
  • Oversized photo stitching from overlapping passes
  • Splitting of whole-bed scan files into individual photos
  • Works with any scanner with appropriate driver
  • Archival-quality JPEG output with embedded DPI
What makes it different
  • Camera-inspired looks recreate the character of classic and digital cameras rather than generic filters
  • Fine control over filter strength and ability to adjust individual photo parameters to customize the effect
  • No account required and no watermark on saved photos
  • Maintains visual consistency across multiple photos in strips or layouts
  • 50 million downloads and 2 billion photos edited with the mobile app
  • Completely free with no account, watermarks, or limits
  • Scans multiple photos at once instead of one at a time
  • Automatic front-back pairing by position (no manual renaming)
  • Detects handwriting on photo backs even when faint
  • No upload or cloud required - private by design
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)114
Citation Flow (Majestic)1830
Referring domains (Majestic)91159

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