Dynamsoft has updated its Web TWAIN software development kit (SDK) to provide native scanning support in Mac OS X, removing the need to install a driver for use. The kit is used by developers to quickly create robust web-based document management system. Dynamsoft is a developer of scanner programming libraries and image capture SDKs.
 
Dynamic Web TWAIN 9.1 also features Sandbox security. This ensures browser-based image scanning applications are securely separated from the imaging devices. The use of Sandbox also ensures hassle-free communication with TWAIN-compliant devices. Supported devices include TWAIN-compatible scanners, digital cameras or capture cards.
 
The SDK is ideal for web developers requiring simple-to-develop image capture applications. The provided TWAIN interface allows developers to write just a couple of lines of code in JavaScript. This is instead of taking months to learn the TWAIN standard and then develop an application with hundreds to thousands of lines of code. Dynamic Web TWAIN is optimized for web applications. The finished application gives users key features for scanning, uploading, editing, and document management within web browsers.
 
Dynamic Web TWAIN has built-in support for local image editing and saving options to a variety of formats. Documents can be saved to local or remote databases or other repositories. It supports 32-bit / 64-bit Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, Chrome, Safari and Opera browsers. The installation and deployment process is simple.
 
“Users like simplicity to do online document scanning,” said Amy Gu, Vice President of Dynamsoft.  “So, it was important for us to ensure native scanning support for Mac OS X as we’ve done with other operating systems. And, we’ll continue to innovate to make the image acquisition application development process even more streamlined.”
 
Pricing and Availability
Dynamic Web TWAIN 9.1 is licensed per web server and is available starting August 27, 2013. Separate Mac, ActiveX or Plugin Editions start at $799 per production server. There is an ActiveX + Plugin + Mac Edition starting at $1,599 per production server. A royalty-free (unlimited web servers) option is also available for each edition. Full pricing details and purchasing are available here. The SDK is delivered with award-winning technical support that includes phone, email, chat, knowledge bases, forums and more.