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TCG Card Scanner
Get help with Pokemon Card Scanner
🚀 Quick Start Guide
Getting Started with Pokemon Card Scanner:
- Download & Install: Install the app from the App Store or Google Play
- Camera Permissions: Grant camera access when prompted for scanning functionality
- Start Scanning: Point your camera at a Pokemon card and tap the shutter button
- Build Your Collection: Add identified cards to your personal collection
- Create Decks: Organize your cards into custom decks for gameplay
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Our app uses advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology powered by AI to identify Pokemon cards from photos. Simply point your camera at a card, and the app will automatically detect and identify it using the card's text, images, and layout.
Card recognition issues can occur due to:
- Poor lighting conditions
- Blurry or tilted photos
- Damaged or heavily played cards
- Non-English cards (currently we support English cards primarily)
- Very rare or custom cards not in our database
Tips: Ensure good lighting, hold the camera steady, and try different angles.
Premium subscription includes:
- Unlimited card scanning (free version limited to 10 per day)
- Advanced collection analytics and statistics
- Price tracking and market alerts
- Cloud sync across all your devices
- Bulk import/export features
- Priority customer support
- Ad-free experience
Subscriptions are managed through your device's app store:
iOS: Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions → Pokemon Card Scanner → Cancel
Android: Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → Pokemon Card Scanner → Cancel
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.
Yes! Your collection data is:
- Stored locally on your device by default
- Encrypted during cloud sync (premium feature)
- Never shared with third parties
- Backed up securely on our servers (if cloud sync enabled)
- Exportable at any time in standard formats
Yes! Premium users can import collections from:
- CSV files with card names and quantities
- Other popular collection apps (contact support for specific formats)
- Manual entry with search and autocomplete
- Bulk photo scanning mode
🛠️ Troubleshooting
App Performance Issues
If the app is running slowly or crashing:
- Close and restart the app
- Restart your device
- Ensure you have the latest app version
- Free up device storage space (at least 1GB recommended)
- Check your internet connection
Camera/Scanning Problems
If camera scanning isn't working:
- Check app permissions in device settings
- Clean your camera lens
- Ensure adequate lighting
- Try different angles and distances
- Restart the app
Sync Issues
If your data isn't syncing between devices:
- Verify you're signed in to the same account
- Check your internet connection
- Force close and reopen the app
- Manually trigger sync in settings
- Contact support if issues persist
📱 System Requirements
iOS: iPhone 6s or newer, iOS 14.0 or later
Android: Android 7.0 or later, 3GB RAM minimum
Storage: 200MB free space minimum
Camera: Rear-facing camera with autofocus
Internet: Required for card identification and premium features
🌐 Service Status
App Servers: Operational
Card Recognition API: Operational
Cloud Sync: Operational
Price Data: Operational
📞 Contact Support
Need additional help? Our support team is here to assist you!
📧 Email Support
support@vishwenlabs.com
Response time: Within 24 hours
Best for: Detailed technical issues, account problems
🔄 In-App Support
Use the "Contact Support" option in app settings
Response time: Within 12 hours
Best for: Quick questions, bug reports with automatic diagnostics
📱 Social Media
@PokemonScanner on Twitter/X
Follow for updates, tips, and community discussions
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Lighting: Use natural light or bright indoor lighting for best scan accuracy
- Positioning: Hold your device 6-12 inches from the card
- Stability: Keep the camera steady and allow it to focus
- Card Condition: Clean cards scan better than dirty or damaged ones
- Background: Use a plain, contrasting background when possible
- Updates: Keep the app updated for the latest recognition improvements
🎯 Feature Requests
Have an idea for a new feature? We'd love to hear from you! Send your suggestions to support@vishwenlabs.com. Popular requests include:
- Support for additional card games
- Trading/marketplace features
- Enhanced deck building tools
- Tournament tracking
- Collection sharing with friends
Last updated: September 12, 2025
Support documentation version 1.2