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Plustek OpticFilm 8300i on a Mac

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Plustek OpticFilm 8300i on a Mac: direct scanning with Film to Photos isn't supported yet, but it converts this scanner's negative scans automatically.

What you can do today

  • Scan with your current software, then import the files (TIFF, JPEG, PNG).
  • Color negatives become natural-looking photos automatically (orange film color removed, brightness and color set).
  • Rotate, crop, name the roll, save as JPEG or 16-bit TIFF, originals kept.
  • Already have scans from this scanner? Import them: Film to Photos converts negatives from any scanner.

Good to know

  • Film to Photos is made for 35 mm color negatives. Black-and-white negatives are new and still being tested; slides aren't supported yet.
  • Each frame is scanned one at a time: slide the holder to the next frame and press Scan again.
  • Everything runs on your Mac. No account, no cloud.

Questions

Does the Plustek OpticFilm 8300i work on an Apple Silicon Mac?

Not yet — scanning directly with the 8300i isn't supported. You can still scan with another app and import the files into Film to Photos to convert the negatives.

Is there a Mac driver for the Plustek OpticFilm 8300i for macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, Tahoe or macOS 27?

Check Plustek's support site for your model. Film to Photos can't scan with the OpticFilm 8300i yet, but it converts the files you scan with other software.

Do I need SilverFast or VueScan for the Plustek OpticFilm 8300i?

For now, yes: scan with the software you have, then import the files into Film to Photos to turn the negatives into finished photos.

What resolution should I scan at with the Plustek OpticFilm 8300i?

For sharing and prints up to about 8×10 in, Quick (1800 dpi) is plenty. For archiving and larger prints, use Archive (3600 dpi). Higher settings mostly make bigger files, not sharper photos.

Can the Plustek OpticFilm 8300i scan 120 medium format film?

No. The OpticFilm 8300i is a 35 mm film scanner: it takes 35 mm negative strips and mounted 35 mm slides. Medium format (120) needs a different scanner.

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