VueScan’s dust removal has hard limits — IR only works on color film, and the cleanup tools are basic. An honest look at what VueScan does well, where it falls short on dust, and a free alternative that sits neatly alongside it.

What to do when your scanner has no infrared channel: batch dust removal on any film, including silver B&W and Kodachrome where infrared can’t help, and a practical workflow for repairing scratches by hand.