Scan Business Card

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What it is for

Scan Business Card (AI Smart Lens) turns a photo of a paper card into a saved contact. Each successful scan uses part of your AI allowance. It works on Web, iOS, and Android, and the contact syncs with your CardySync account.

How to use

1. Open Scan Business Card

On Web, open Dashboard > Contacts > Scan Business Card. On iOS/Android, tap the Scan tab in the bottom navigation (or Scan Now on Home).

Web Scan Business Card page with remaining AI usage and upload control

2. Check your remaining AI usage

Confirm that you have AI usage remaining. Each successful scan uses part of your allowance. Backend verification is authoritative. On mobile, eligible rewarded ads on Home may add more usage when your remaining allowance is low.

Web Scan page showing remaining AI usage

3. Choose or photograph a card

On Web, choose a JPEG or PNG image of the business card. On iOS/Android, take a photo with the camera or pick an image from your library. Keep the card flat, well lit, and fully in frame.

Web Scan page previewing a selected business card image

4. Upload and wait for AI OCR

Submit the image. CardySync uploads it and AI OCR extracts name, company, phone, email, and other details. Processing can take a short moment.

Web Scan page after successful upload while OCR processes

5. Review the saved contact

Open Contacts to review the new contact. Edit any field if OCR missed something, then save. You can also open the contact later from All Contacts.

Web Contacts list showing the demo scanned contact May Wong

Tips

  • Use a clear, straight-on photo with good lighting for better OCR accuracy.
  • A successful scan uses part of your AI allowance; failed uploads that never start OCR should not affect your remaining usage.
  • JPEG and PNG are supported on Web.
  • You can edit contact fields after OCR if any detail needs fixing.

Also see: Download App / What's New