Scanning a business card in the ARTERNAL mobile app is a fast way to create a new contact without typing everything manually. This guide walks you through using the built-in scanner on your iPhone.
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How to Scan a Card
1. Open the ARTERNAL App
Log into your ARTERNAL account on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to Contacts
Tap Contacts at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the “+” to Add a New Contact
This opens your options for creating a contact.
4. Select “Scan Business Card”
You’ll see two options for adding a card:
Take Card Photo — use your camera to snap a photo of the business card and scan it instantly.
Camera Roll — upload an existing photo of a business card saved on your device.
🚨Tip: If you choose to take a card photo, hold steady while the app scans the card and extracts text details.
6. Review & Edit the Contact Details
ARTERNAL will auto-populate fields like name, email, phone, and company.
Make any edits if needed.
7. Tap the “Blue Checkmark”
Your new contact is now added to ARTERNAL and ready to use.
Troubleshooting Tips
If the text doesn’t scan clearly, try adjusting the lighting or moving closer/further away.
You can also manually edit any fields that don’t scan perfectly.
❓FAQs
Q: What if the scanner picks up incorrect details?
You can manually correct any field before saving the contact.
Q: Can I scan double-sided business cards?
At this time, the scanner only captures one side. You can add additional details manually.
Q: Does scanning store an image of the card?
Yes — If you tap on the photo icon under the contact's profile, you can still view the business card.
