📸 How to Take Better Photos for IsItGOLD: The Right Distance and Detail

 

To get the most accurate results from the IsItGOLD? app, image quality is crucial. The AI behind the app relies on visual details to analyze your object. That means blurry, distant, or low-resolution images often lead to failed or incorrect scans.


Here's how to do it right:

🎯 Ideal Distance: 20–30 cm

The optimal distance between your camera and the object should be around 20 to 30 centimeters (8–12 inches). Too far away, and the object won’t have enough pixel coverage. Too close, and your camera might struggle to focus — especially if the lighting isn’t ideal.

🖼 Fill the Frame (But Don’t Zoom Digitally)

Make sure the object fills a significant part of the image. Ideally, the item should occupy at least 512 x 512 pixels in the photo. If your photo includes a large empty background and the object is tiny in the center, the AI won’t have enough information to analyze properly.

📌 Tip: Get physically closer instead of using digital zoom. Digital zoom often reduces image quality.

✂️ Crop, But Keep Context

After taking the photo, you can crop it to focus on the object — but it’s also helpful to keep some background for context. For example:

• A workbench or jewelry tray in the background suggests scale and use.
• A jeweler’s loupe, gloves, or tools provide visual cues for material type.
• A showroom or antique shop setting can support a more accurate guess by the AI.

The key is: crop out irrelevant areas (like fingers or clutter) but keep informative surroundings when they help tell the story of the object.

🚫 Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Don’t upload blurry images – shaky hands or poor focus will confuse the AI.
• Don’t include tiny, distant objects – the AI needs a close-up view.
• Don’t cover the object with reflections – watch out for shiny surfaces or flash glare.

📷 Image Editing (Optional but Helpful)

Feel free to adjust brightness, contrast, or crop the photo using free tools like Snapseed, Lightroom Mobile, or your phone's built-in editor. Just don’t over-filter — realistic images work best.

✅ Final Checklist Before You Upload

• Is the object sharp and in focus?
• Is the object large enough in the photo (min. 512x512 px)?
• Is the background neutral or helpful for context?
• Is the lighting even and glare-free?

With the right image, IsItGOLD can give you much better predictions and insights. Take your time — a great scan starts with a great photo!