Take a photo that reads well
Simple tips so the first read is right and you don't spend credits.
A clear photo reads better, and it's often read for free on your device without needing Smart read.
- Hold still. A blurred photo is the most common problem.
- Good light, no glare. Tilt the paper away from lamps and windows.
- The whole page. Fit all of the paper in the photo, with a little space around it.
- Close enough. Small print needs the camera nearer.
- Plain, dark surface. It helps STAK find the edges of the paper.
If a photo isn't good enough, STAK says why under A better photo will read better, page by page, for example "the photo is blurred" or "light is reflecting off the paper". Tap Scan again.