Capture Correctly

Shoot the best source photos

Better captures make sharper line art. Follow these device-specific settings before uploading.

iPhone (12, 13, 14, 15 — Pro & non-Pro)

Format

ProRAW (if available) — best for quality analysis
HEIF (default) if ProRAW unavailable
JPEG is also accepted
Avoid Live Photo, HDR

Resolution

48 MP (Pro models)
Non-Pro: fixed 12 MP (acceptable)

Camera Mode

Photo mode (NOT Portrait, NOT Night, NOT Live)

Exposure

Tap the print sample → slide down slightly to avoid blown highlights

Focus

Tap the text area → hold → AF Lock

Stabilization

Use a stand or rest elbows on table
Turn off Lens Correction (optional)

Lighting

Bright, even, diffuse light
No overhead glare, no shadows

Why these settings matter

RAW = real sensor data

No sharpening, noise reduction, edge smoothing, or color manipulation. Perfect for raggedness, mottle, grain, drop circularity, density evaluation, and color accuracy.

High resolution = more detail

48 MP / 50 MP / 108 MP captures micro-artifacts essential for small text clarity and edge transitions.

No HDR = no artificial blending

HDR destroys edge quality, density accuracy, mottle visibility, and drop shape integrity.

Manual focus = crisp edges

Auto-focus often grabs the paper surface, not the ink edge.