In source form as either a tar.bz2 package or a.

Procedure that most users should follow after meeting the requirements listed MacPorts version 2.8.1 is available in various formats for download and installation (note, if you are upgrading to a new major release of macOS, see the migration info page):

Install MacPorts for your version of the Mac operating system:.

Install Apple's Command Line Developer Tools: xcode-select -install.

In the future, SilverFast will be developed solely in 64-bit. The SilverFast update to version 8.8.0r14 is the last 32-bit SilverFast update for the affected devices under macOS. You can find further information concerning this issue here: We thus urgently recommend that you contact your scanner manufacturer prior to updating to macOS 10.14 - 11.0 in order to determine the compatibility of your device. In this new version, affected scanners will no longer function with SilverFast until their drivers are updated to support 64-bit.Īt this point in time, some scanner manufacturers only provide 32-bit drivers, which are currently not supported by macOS 10.14 - 11.0. In macOS 10.14 - 11.0, this step has been taken: 32-bit apps and drivers are no longer supported. Scanners lacking 64-bit drivers are not compatible with macOS 10.14 - 11.0.įor the last several years, Apple has been preparing to transition to a purely 64-bit system. In addition to the scanner software, SilverFast HDR 8 and HDR Studio 8 have now been tested extensively and are fully compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15.Ĭaution when updating to macOS Mojave (10.14) and laterĪpple has ceased to support 32-bit systems.

MacOS Catalina and other SilverFast products

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm XEs.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm XAs.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 7250u.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 7250 Pro3.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 7200.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 3650u.

Pacific Image Electronics PrimeFilm 120 / 120 Pro.

Pacific Image Electronics PowerSlide 5000.

Pacific Image Electronics PowerSlide 3650.

Nikon LS 9000ED / Super Coolscan 9000 ED.Nikon LS 8000ED / Super Coolscan 8000 ED.

Nikon LS 5000ED / Super Coolscan 5000 ED.

Nikon LS 4000ED / Super Coolscan 4000 ED.Minolta DiMAGE Scan Elite 5400 (not Elite 5400 II).LaserSoft Imaging SilverFast HDR Studio.Braun Phototechnik MultiMag SlideScan 7000.Braun Phototechnik MultiMag SlideScan 6000.Braun Phototechnik MultiMag SlideScan 4000 / 4000b.SilverFast 8.8 is macOS Catalina compatible for the following scanners:

Mac os sierra to catalina