Paperport Professional 14.0

by Nuance Communications, Inc.

Product Features

• Powerful 100-percent industry-standard PDF creation and editing
• Fast, professional, and productive scanning made easy from any device
• Store and share documents on the network, in Microsoft SharePoint, or in the cloud
• Get organized and find files, documents, and photos--instantly
• Anywhere-anytime access to your files using iPhone, iPad, or Android

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.5 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B005CELL1G
• Item model number: F309A-G00-140
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 13, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #589 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #40 in Software > Graphics > Photo Editing

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

PaperPort: The World's Favorite PC Document Management Software

PaperPort Professional 14 is the most productive and cost-effective way for everyone in your office to scan, organize, find, and share scanned paper, files, and photos. PaperPort Professional 14 delivers anytime-anywhere access to files stored in the cloud, enabling users to access content using a Web browser, mobile device, or tablet.

PaperPort Professional 14 also combines the efficiency of document management, the convenience of perfectly scanned documents, and the power of PDF document creation--all in one easy-to-use application. Millions of people worldwide rely on PaperPort to eliminate paper, get more organized, and streamline the way they work.

Scan, Share, Search, and Organize Documents on your PC

If you're looking to streamline paper-based processes, save time (and money), and improve access to critical information, PaperPort Professional 14 is the answer.

PaperPort Professional 14 is the most productive and cost-effective way for office workers or individual professionals to scan paper, create PDFs, organize, and find and all their important documents using a Windows computer.

Additionally, PaperPort 14 now delivers anytime-anywhere access to your most important files however it's convenient for you--using a PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

See why millions of people--including lawyers, insurance and real estate agents, doctors, business professionals, and more--rely on PaperPort to eliminate paper and keep their documents and files organized.

Easily Find Recent Documents

PaperPort keeps you organized, even if you're not. Now you can go directly to the folder containing the file you're looking for--in one easy step. You don't have to remember the name or content of the document you need and you won't waste time opening too many folders in search of the right file.

Faster, Superior Scanning

With just one click of the mouse, you can scan and open documents directly in PaperPort. Improved scanner profiles let you create your own default names that are automatically applied when scanning--giving you more predictable results every single time.

PaperPort Anywhere: Welcome to the Cloud

PaperPort Anywhere connects your PaperPort 14 desktop on the PC to the cloud, so you get automatic access to your most important folders, files, documents, and photos via any device, including Mac or PC.

Anytime-Anywhere on Mobile Devices

With free applications for today's most popular mobile devices, you can browse, search, view, download, and upload documents to PaperPort Anywhere using your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.

Maximum Security. Maximum Peace of Mind.

With security features such as full encryption of documents in transit, state-of-the-art intrusion detection, and privacy certification, you can rest assured your documents, files, and personal information are protected.

More Cloud Options: Nuance Cloud Connector

Now you can gain access to a number of cloud services, including Microsoft Live SkyDrive, Google Docs, Box.net, and many more. Plus, files are accessed in the PaperPort folder directory, so you can scan, stack, or unstack PDF files, and create PDF files directly in the cloud.

Professional Features include:

• PDF Create Assistant for advanced PDF creation and security
• Super-compressed scanned color documents
• Capture assistant with scanning preview
• Unlimited scanning profiles
• MFP scanning and document routing
• Split desktop and workspace bookmarks
• Microsoft SharePoint Connector
• Network scanning and folder and file management

Highlights of PaperPort Professional 14

Document management your way
PaperPort provides a single way to scan paper, create PDF files, and access, view, edit, and convert your files on your PC. PaperPort Anywhere, included free, extends this power to any device with a browser plus apps for iPhone, iPad,and Android devices, giving you the ultimate document access solution.

Reduce waste, conserve energy
PaperPort is a green solution. Use it to scan, convert, organize, repurpose, and share PDF documents across the enterprise. End your reliance on printing, faxing, and mailing practices that have harmful effects on the environment—and your bottom line.

Create and combine PDF Files
Use PDF Create to easily turn any application file into 100% industry-standard PDF files or merge multiple files and formats into a single PDF file.

View, edit, and share PDFs faster
Includes a powerful PDF Viewer with more features than the free Adobe Reader, so you can view, edit, and share PDF documents on your PC like never before.

Protect sensitive documents
Safeguard confidential information and ensure compliance with government regulations regarding document security. PaperPort's advanced PDF security features, like PDF passwords and encryption, let you control who can access specific documents and who can make changes.

Fill out forms quickly, neatly
PaperPort's FormTyper feature accurately and automatically converts scanned paper forms into professional-looking electronic forms you can fill out online, save as PDF documents, and send via email. It automatically recognizes check boxes and lets you control detailed form attributes. And transparent stamps are ideal for adding scanned signatures.

Find information instantly
Now you can create searchable PDFs from digital files and scanned paper documents. Just enter keywords or phrases into Windows or Google Desktop Search and quickly locate a specific file.

Works with any scanner
Any all-in-one printer, mobile scanner, or desktop scanner will work faster, easier, and better using PaperPort.

Capture information on the go
No scanner nearby? No problem. Just take a picture of the document with your digital camera and upload it to PaperPort Anywhere or your favorite cloud service. Plus, you can easily convert pictures of documents to usable text.

Easily route documents from digital copiers and MFPs
Get the most out of your investment in networked multifunction printers/copiers. Move mountains of paper to any desktop PC using PaperPort's advanced DesktopDelivery feature.

Convert paper into text
Turn your scanned document images into editable text for popular word processing or spreadsheet software with a simple drag-and-drop.

Manage Documents Across the Network
Send and receive documents to and from a shared network folder or Microsoft SharePoint.

Superior Access to PaperPort and Microsoft Windows Features
Performing key file and folder tasks is fast and easy in PaperPort. Simply right-click on any file or folder to get access to features that allow you to create, convert, edit, and manage everything on your computer including add-ins to Microsoft Windows such as ZIP file compression/decompression.

What's New in PaperPort Professional 14?

PaperPort Anywhere: Access your Documents Anytime, Anywhere Using any Device

PaperPort Anywhere, our new service for secure document access, provides the benefits of your own document website in the cloud, while delivering free mobile applications with PaperPort's proven capabilities for desktop document management on the PC.

PaperPort Anywhere connects seamlessly to your PaperPort desktop to deliver anytime-anywhere access to your most important folders, files, documents, and photos via the convenience of popular web browsers for PC and Mac. You can manage your free PaperPort Anywhere account--up to 1 GB of storage with more available--from home, on the road, or wherever it is most convenient for you.

With PaperPort Anywhere, you can search and view documents by thumbnail, snippets, or list; browse PaperPort 14 desktop folders; create and manage cloud-only folders, upload new files from any computer and much more.

PaperPort Anywhere: Intelligent Mobile Applications for Users on the Go

To support users who are looking to manage documents using their mobile devices, PaperPort 14 in conjunction with PaperPort Anywhere now provides mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Using these mobile applications, you can browse by folder, search by document content or name, view documents, and take pictures and upload documents--all from the convenience of a mobile device.

PaperPort Professional 14 Desktop Enhancements

In addition, PaperPort 14 also delivers many significant new desktop enhancements, including:

• PaperPort Anywhere Sync Connector:
  The connection from the PaperPort desktop to the PaperPort Anywhere service is achieved by way of the PaperPort Anywhere Sync Connector. This Windows system tray application provides the capability for you to sign-in to the PaperPort Anywhere service from the PaperPort desktop, monitor storage usage, and control which folders you want synchronized across the cloud and mobile applications.

• The Nuance Cloud Connector application:
  Now you can gain access to a number of cloud services, including Microsoft Live SkyDrive, Google Docs, Box.net, and many more. Plus, files are accessed in the PaperPort folder directory, so you can scan, stack, or unstack PDF files, and create PDF files directly in the cloud.

• Evernote "Send To" Connector:
  Drag-and-drop files to the Evernote Send To Connector, create a new note or add the document to an existing note. You can also right click on the Evernote connector and get files attached to any note so they are copied to the PaperPort desktop.

• Enhanced network folder support:
  PaperPort 14 now takes advantage of fast, reliable thumbnail viewing of documents stored on shared network folders. Additionally, PaperPort 14 locks files in use over the network to prevent problems that may occur when more than one person tries to view or modify the same file.

• Windows file and folder options:
  In PaperPort 14, the Windows Context menu is supported by right-clicking on any file, so you can access Windows or other software and perform key tasks, including compressing and uncompressing ZIP files.

• Scanning improvements:
  We've enhanced PaperPort's scanning capabilities in PaperPort 14, so scanned color documents using PDF-MRC compression are now 62% smaller. Other time saving highlights include scan and open a document with one press of a button, create and save default custom file names, and create PDF/A directly from your scanner.

• New workspace options for greater productivity:
  With PaperPort 14, there's no need to remember where you put a recently scanned or opened file. New buttons have been added for "recently scanned" and "recently opened" documents, so you can quickly jump back to a folder that contains a recently scanned or opened document.

• Folder notes improvements:
  Now you can right click on any folder in the folder directory and get an option to add notes directly to that particular folder. This enhancement is useful for applying information to PDF documents that are common to all files in a particular file, such as contact information (e.g., name, address, telephone number); project or customer IDs; or numbers, reminders, document descriptions, and more.

• Improved desktop thumbnails for PDF:
  In PaperPort 14 the PDF document thumbnails offer more information about PDF documents to save you time and focus on more important tasks. A large information icon now appears in the upper left-hand corner of PDF document thumbnails, indicating the file contains keywords and descriptive text. Hover over the icon, and it will display the information so you don't have to open the file.

Product Description

PaperPort Professional 14 is the most productive and cost-effective way for everyone in your office to scan, organize, find, and share scanned paper, files, and photos. PaperPort Professional 14 delivers anytime-anywhere access to files stored in the cloud, enabling users to access content using a Web browser, mobile device, or tablet. PaperPort Professional 14 also combines the efficiency of document management, the convenience of perfectly scanned documents, and the power of PDF document creation - all in one easy-to-use application. Millions of people worldwide rely on PaperPort to eliminate paper, get more organized, and streamline the way they work.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars They Didn't Screw It Up Much, September 21, 2011

By 

Boilermate (Upstate NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paperport Professional 14.0 (DVD-ROM)

I have used PaperPort forever, ever since Ver. 1. Always the sucker for "New and Improved" I took the half-price-for-the-upgrade bait...again, and downloaded Ver. 14, upgrading from 12.1. (Were they too superstitious to put out Ver. 13?)

With Ver.14 there are a few additions and a few alleged improvements. What hasn't changed is the installation. Why in 2011, after 13 iterations of the program, does it still have to uninstall itself before installing the newer version, especially when it seems to be mostly the same? It also takes all your settings with it, so you have to totally configure the program after installation. This includes changing the PDF Rendering Resolution under Options/Advanced from 200 dpi to at least 300. Otherwise the OCR accuracy will suffer. None of this is hard, but kind of a PITA. Oddly, it leaves the PaperPort Image Printer alone.

Overall it seems more like an upgrade than a new version, but it seems to work the same as Ver. 12.1, which is mostly good. It does seem to be faster, and all of the features I've tried seem to work. The icons for the Quick Access Toolbar are still too small. PDF Viewer Plus seems vastly improved over the dog included with V12. While the Highlight feature doesn't work, everything else seems to, and it no longer crashes when you try to put in a text box.

The program now only saves to pdf format. Saving an item in the old .max format is no longer an option. It will read a .max document, but to edit, copy, or annotate a .max item you must first duplicate it as a pdf.

One interface quirk they haven't fixed: In Win XP, if you have the Windows Task Bar on the left side of the screen and select Scenic, Win XP, or Visual Studio Desktop themes the following will happen: When you open PP you will get a gap on the left side of the screen between the task bar and the PP program window equal to the width of the task bar. The program window will be shifted to the right by that amount. The wider the task bar the wider the gap. If you shrink the window (double click on the title bar) and maximize it it will fit the window properly. This also happens if the Task Bar is on the top of the screen, but not if it is on the right or the bottom. It does not happen with any of the other five themes.

I don't expect to use the PaperPort Anywhere feature. I will update this review as I discover improvements or bugs, but so far it looks like a keeper.

EDIT 12/2/2011
I am downgrading my review from 4 stars to three. I just installed Windows 7 SP1. PP14 works pretty well, but...When I try to print using the PP Image Printer the dialog comes up, it says "Printing Document," the print icon shows up in the system tray, and nothing happens. No document in PP, no error message, nothing. Other people have also reported this, and the update didn't fix this.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars @gmail.corn, August 15, 2011

By 

Pundit23 (Undisclosed) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paperport Professional 14.0 (DVD-ROM)

I was a fan of Paperport 7, but needed to upgrade to something that was compatible to Windows 7. That said, after spending five hours re-familiarizing myself with the new, and far more cluttered UI, I came to discover two terrible problems with this $100 product (it's already available directly from the Nuance website).

The first problem is that the OCR software that takes the image you've scanned and turns it into a searchable, editable document is sub par compared to other, free, products that can be found online. The most glaring instance of this illiteracy was that for the six documents I scanned before returning my product, the endings of all cited email addresses were translated "____@gmail . corn". It wasn't devastatingly hard to read, and wouldn't be hard to replace using a pdf editing ability...

...Except that the only way to edit these pdfs of their read errors was to buy an additional Nuance program for $40-50 more.

So, if you plan to scan a lot, be prepared when purchasing this that it'll provide an experience nowhere near as easy as advertised, and services that can be replicated much cheaper, much better, for those willing to spend more time initially learning about the skill of scanning with OCR.

I reiterate: I bought this in good faith, was intimately familiar with prior versions, and it still took me a few hours of frustrating work to get it all working to reach the point I was actually dissatisfied with. I'm a college student who wanted to get my scanning setup sorted out before going back to school.

To add insult to injury, the support and return processes on the Nuance site side were aggravating to no end, as I am convinced that some smarmy employee has labeled the clear form button as "return all". This review was brainstormed during that time of refilling forms, and sent two days later once my head had cleared.

Two stars because if you're willing to pay $50 extra for the editor, this actually could be quite useful for computer newblets who aren't interested in taking a moment to experiment with combinations of freeware. It even comes with a free 1 GB cloud account for your documents, so you can sync content to and from mobile devices (again, something that can be done just as reliably, for free, elsewhere...)

[Edit]: Down to one star, considering how many superior alternatives I've been finding since I stopped with Paperport, as well as in response to how aggressively Nuance has been advertising a product that shouldn't have been considered finished.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best version ever, August 2, 2011

By 

Don - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paperport Professional 14.0 (DVD-ROM)

I do not work for Nuance or have any financial relationship with this company. I have been using Paperport for years. I was involved in the beta testing of this software. The activation of this version is different from prior versions and I've been told it will resolve most problems. The feature I like best is the small icons on the front of each thumbnail showing the type of file. An example is a small T for a text file, A for annotations and a larger I if there is metadata in the file. Really handy. For the best in support you want to consider the Paperport group at Yahoo. The group does a lot of off topic stuff but you can usually get an answer to questions in a short period of time.

8/29/2011 I have installed version 14 pro installed without problem on my Win7 32 bit laptop. The EULA allows for two installs on a desktop and latptop. I attempted to install the program on my Desktop computer and could not get the program to launch. According to a number of members on the Yahoo Paperport group this is happening to many buyers of this software. I expect Nuance to fix this problem. I will post any updates here. I suggest you look at the Yahoo Group for Paperport for up to date information and help. It is not affiliated with Nuance.

9/16/2011 The problem with failing to launch in my windows 7 64 bit desktop has been resolved. If you are having a launch problem with Paperport 14 contact Nuance support at and they will email you the fix.