Photo tips for better identification

The AI reads your photos the way a buyer would. Clear, well lit shots get a specific identification and a tighter price range. Blurry or dark shots get a general guess.

Set up the shot

1. Use natural light where you can. Window light beats overhead bulbs.
2. Put the item on a plain surface so the background does not compete with it.
3. Fill the frame with the item and keep the whole thing in view.
4. Show scale with a common object if size matters, or add the measurements as a hint.

Photos are compressed automatically if they are too large, so shoot at full quality and upload.

Add angles that answer questions

A single scan accepts up to 3 photos of the same item, and it still counts as one scan. Use those slots well:

• The front, in full.
• The back or underside.
• The label, signature, or maker's mark.

Adding the front and back to one scan is better than scanning the item twice. Batch Scan is a different thing: it takes up to 10 photos of 10 different items, and each one counts as its own scan.

Clothing and shoes

Lay the garment flat or hang it in good light, then add the brand tag and the size or care label. Those two tags are what tie your piece to the correct sold comps rather than a generic listing.

Show the flaws

Photograph stains, chips, cracks, missing pieces, and wear. Condition is part of the valuation, so hiding damage gives you a number you cannot actually get. If you have paperwork, a receipt, or a certificate, photograph that too.

When identification is still vague

Very obscure, handmade, or one of a kind items may only get a general identification no matter how good the photo is. In that case add hints such as brand, artist, dimensions, and any history you know, then run the analysis again.