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You can exchange your registered serial number for another serial number that works without a CD on our website: https://www.silverfast.com/problemreport/en.html?filter=form&sub=quick&topic=bundle Please note that you have to register the serial number before the exchange. If you have not yet registered, you can do so on our website: https://www.silverfast.com/reg/en.html After registering and exchanging the serial...

Activating SilverFast 9

Last Updated: June 22, 2026

How to Activate and Manage Your SilverFast 9 License Unlike SilverFast 8, SilverFast 9 does not use serial numbers. Instead, your software activation and license management are entirely controlled through your personal MySilverFast account. This guide will walk you through setting up your account, activating your software, and managing your licenses on multiple computers. How...

Advanced Color Calibration in SilverFast

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Advanced Color Calibration is a powerful feature in SilverFast that allows you to create an individual color profile for your scanner, ensuring accurate and consistent color reproduction in your scans. This process uses high-quality IT8 targets to calibrate your scanner, resulting in perfect colors right from the beginning. Why Use Advanced Color Calibration? Color calibration...

Are there free upgrades to SilverFast 9?

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

Yes, if you purchased your SilverFast 8 software new and within the last two months you are most likely eligible for a free upgrade to SilverFast 9. This also applies if you have purchased SilverFast 8 together with a new scanner. We provide an online assistant to validate whether your purchased SilverFast version is...

Banding in my scan with SilverFast 8

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

If you have a stripes in your image in regular and broad fashion with no variation in colors, please try the following: 1) Start SilverFast only up to its welcome screen2) Click on “Service Dialog” on the lower left corner3) Click on the “Reset SN and quit” button on the right 4) Restart SilverFast, go...