The Scanner uses your device's camera to identify trading cards in real time. Cards are sent to the SortSwift recognition API to determine name, set, printing type, and language. You then select condition, adjust printing and language if needed, and add items to your queue for review.

Live Camera Scanning

To scan cards:

Open the Scanner tab in the mobile app
Grant camera permissions when prompted
Position the card in front of the camera—ensure good lighting and a clear view
The app captures the image and sends it to the recognition API
Once identified, the card name, set, and printing type appear on screen

Tip: Use the rear-facing camera on phones for better focus and lighting control. Hold the card flat and steady to improve recognition accuracy.

Flash Control

You can toggle the device flash (torch) on or off while scanning. This helps in low-light conditions:

Look for the flash/torch toggle button on the scanner screen
Turn flash on when scanning in dim environments
Turn flash off to avoid glare on glossy or foil cards

Card Recognition

The recognition API identifies:

Card name
Set
Printing type (Normal, Foil, Etched, etc.)
Language

Condition is not detected automatically—you must select it manually (NM, LP, MP, HP, DM).

Alternative Card Suggestions

When the recognition API is uncertain, it may show alternative card suggestions. You can:

Tap the correct card from the list of alternatives
Manually search if none of the suggestions match
Review and correct in the Queue before exporting

Condition, Printing, and Language

Before adding to the queue:

Condition: Select NM, LP, MP, HP, or DM. This affects pricing.
Printing: Choose Normal, Foil, Etched, or other variants if the default is wrong.
Language: Select the card's language (e.g., English, Japanese).

Price Fetching

Prices are fetched from multiple sources, including:

Market price
Low price
Mid price
Direct low price

You can configure your preferred price source and fallback chain in Settings.

Sound Feedback

The app can play sounds when you scan a card. You can:

Enable or disable sounds in Settings
Set a default scan sound (beep, chirp, click, ding, cha-ching, coin, sparkle, bell)
Create price-based triggers (e.g., play "cha-ching" for cards over $10)

Tip: Price-based sound triggers help you quickly identify valuable pulls without looking at the screen.

Price Change Indicators

The app shows whether a card's price has gone up or down compared to recent data. Look for up/down arrows or color indicators next to the price to spot market movements.

Adding to the Queue

All scanned items are added to a queue for review. From the Queue, you can edit details, resolve prices from multiple sources, export to CSV, push to staging inventory, or create a buylist order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't my card being recognized?

Ensure good lighting, a clear view of the card, and that the card is fully in frame. Damaged, heavily worn, or unusual printings may be harder to recognize. Try the alternative suggestions or correct in the Queue.

Can I change condition/printing after adding to the queue?

Yes. Open the Queue, tap the item, and edit condition, printing, language, or quantity before exporting or pushing to inventory.

How do I use price-based sounds?

Go to Settings → Sound settings and add a trigger with a price threshold (e.g., $10). When a scanned card meets the threshold, the selected sound will play.