Corn seeds of twenty three Iots from different sources were evaluated for mechanical damages and germination. Results from conventional and nonconventional methods to evaluate seeds and seedlings were compared. The nonconventional analysis was carried out with a personal computer and a flat bed scanner by evaluating seeds and seedlings using a scanner/monitor and scanner/printout. The results of damaged seeds showed that the evaluation of seeds through scanner/monitor and scanner/printout was more accurate if compared to the conventional method and the evaluation of seedlings in the germination test can be made as an alternative to the currently used method.