Adding Items & AI Scanning
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How does AI scanning work?
Point your camera at an item and tap capture. The AI identifies it and suggests a name, category, estimated value, and searchable tags — usually within seconds. You can edit any field before saving, or just accept the suggestions and keep moving.
Can I capture several items in one photo?
Yes! Switch the camera to Multi mode (a Pro feature), photograph a whole shelf or pile, and SnapFind draws a box around each item it spots, then analyzes them individually. Review the detections, dismiss any you don't want, and save the rest — each becomes its own item.
What is Rapid Capture?
Speed mode for big cataloging jobs. Snap photo after photo without stopping to fill out forms — each shot uploads and processes in the background while you keep shooting. Thumbnails collect at the bottom of the screen so you can review and tweak everything once you're done. Perfect for clearing an entire closet in minutes.
Can I add items without taking a photo?
Yes! In any container, tap the add button and choose the keyboard option to type or paste a list — the AI parses lines like '3 coffee mugs' or 'iPad $600' into proper items. Or choose the microphone option and simply say what you're adding.
What if the AI gets something wrong?
Everything the AI suggests is editable — tap any item to fix its name, category, value, or tags. Want more control? Settings > AI & Automation lets you choose which fields the AI fills in automatically.
How many AI scans do I get?
Unlimited — every plan includes unlimited AI scanning. The difference is speed. Free accounts start with 30 Instant AI scans; after those, scans switch to Free AI, which typically takes 15–35 seconds depending on usage and server load at the time. SnapFind Pro and Teams use Instant AI on every scan — no wait. You can also earn extra instant scans in Settings > Get Free Scans.
How do I add an item to a container?
Open the container and tap the add button. You can snap a photo and let AI name it for you — single shots, Rapid Capture for big cataloging jobs, or Multi mode to catch several items in one photo — type or paste a list of items, or tap the microphone and say what you're adding.
Does SnapFind estimate how big and heavy my items are?
Yes. Every AI scan also estimates the item's size and weight, which is what powers the fullness ring and the estimated weight on your containers. You'll find both under Additional Details on an item, and you can edit either one — the estimate is for a single item, so a quantity of 6 counts six times toward the container. Some items can't be sized from a photo and are counted as zero rather than guessed at. If a container has items from before this feature, open it and tap "Estimate size & weight" to fill them in. You can switch the whole thing off in Settings > AI Settings.
Can I switch between gallons and liters, or pounds and kilograms?
Yes, and they're separate settings. Go to Settings > Language & Region and set Volume and Weight independently — so liters with pounds is perfectly fine. Both start from your device's region rather than your app language, so changing SnapFind's language won't change your units.
Can SnapFind read a serial number off a device?
Yes. Open the item, tap Additional Details, and use the scan button on the Serial # row. Point your camera at the device's spec sticker and SnapFind reads the serial and model number straight off the label, right on your device. Both are searchable once saved — so when a warranty claim asks for the serial, or you only have a serial and wonder which gadget it belongs to, Search has the answer.
Can I fix an item's photo after saving it?
Yes — open the item's photo and tap the crop tool to straighten, rotate, or trim it. The cleaned-up version replaces the photo everywhere the item appears, thumbnails included, no retake needed.
Can I turn off the camera shutter sound?
Yes — Settings > Preferences > Sound Effects switches off the shutter click along with SnapFind's other chimes and beeps. On Android the shutter is a system sound rather than one of ours, so silent mode, the ringer volume and Bluetooth headphones have no effect on it; if you're on an older version of the app, turning your Media volume all the way down silences it until you update.
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