Recommended Settings

• Resolution: 150–300 DPI for balanced clarity and upload speed
• Format: JPG or PNG
• Processing: Engine resizes to max 2048px; JPEG quality 95 is used for processing

Lighting and Image Quality

Avoid these issues for better recognition:

• Avoid glare — Position lights at angles to prevent reflections
• Avoid shadows — Use even, diffused lighting
• Use diffused light — Soft white LED or natural light works best
• Sharp focus — Ensure card text is crisp and readable
• Full card visible — Include the entire card with slight margins

Photography Tips

• Use a flat, evenly lit surface
• Hold the camera parallel to the card surface
• Fill the frame with the card, leaving small margins
• Disable flash; use ambient or diffused light
• On mobile: tap to focus, turn off HDR for consistency

Using a Scanner

• Set resolution to 300 DPI or higher
• Use full color (24-bit)
• Save as JPG (high quality) or PNG
• Place cards face-up on the scanner bed

Recognition Engines

SortSwift uses Azure Computer Vision and OCR.space to analyse card images. Good image quality directly improves match accuracy.