VueScan’s dust removal has hard limits — IR only works on colour 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 — a practical workflow for removing scratches and dust from DSLR-scanned colour film, plus honest guidance for silver B&W and Kodachrome where automated tools don’t apply.