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BizSnap

BizSnap User Guide & Tutorial

From scanning business cards and AI-powered OCR to "Puzzle Entry"β€”where you effortlessly map text chips into fields with a single tap. Explore everything BizSnap has to offer.

πŸ“± iOS 17+ Ready πŸ” Ultra-Wide Macro Mode 🧩 Intuitive Puzzle OCR πŸ”’ 100% On-Device Storage
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Quick Start Tutorial

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Add a New Business Card

Tap the "+" (Plus) button in the top-right corner of the main list screen. A new entry will be created and open in the Detail View.

πŸ’‘ Free Plan users can register up to 5 business cards per day. Subscribe to Premium for unlimited card registrations.
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Scan Card (Ultra-Wide Macro & Perspective Correction)

In the Detail View, tap the camera placeholder under "Japanese" or "English" to launch the scanner.

  • Align Card: Position the card within the white guide overlay.
  • Macro Auto-Focus: Supports Ultra-Wide macro lenses on compatible devices (e.g., iPhone 13 Pro or newer) for sharp close-up shots as close as 8cm.
  • Perspective Correction: After capturing, BizSnap automatically detects card borders and crops/straightens angled shots into a clean rectangle.
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Map Recognized Chips with "Puzzle Entry"

Once scanned and processed, you are automatically directed to the Puzzle View.

  • Top Section (Input Fields): Displays Name, Company, Position, Dept., Phone, Email, and Address. The active focused field is highlighted in blue.
  • Bottom Section (Chip Palette): High-accuracy OCR extracts text elements into interactive blocks (chips).
  • One-Tap Mapping: Simply tap a text chip to assign it to the focused field. The focus automatically jumps to the next empty field.
  • Clear Entry: Double-tap any upper field to instantly clear its contents.
Puzzle Palette Example Filling "Company"
BizSnap Inc.
CEO
Hiroyuki Ichijo
+81-3-1234-5678
info@bizsnap.jp
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
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Save & Full-Screen Image Zoom

Tap "Save" in the top-right corner to complete your entry.

  • Full-Screen Viewer: Tap any scanned image thumbnail in the Detail View to open the full-screen Zoomable View. Pinch to zoom in/out or double-tap to toggle magnification.
  • Notes Field: Use the free-text Notes section to record meeting dates, context, or follow-up details.
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Key Features & Power Tips

πŸ” Smart Fast Search

Instantly search by Name, Company, Email, Notes, or creation date.

【Pro Date Filter Trick】

Type 4 digits (e.g., "2026") to filter cards created in 2026, or 6 digits (e.g., "202605") to list cards added in May 2026.

βš™οΈ Custom Active Fields

Select "Manage Fields" from the menu to toggle visible/active fields (Position, Department, Address, etc.) for Japanese and English layouts independently.

* Hiding unnecessary fields makes Puzzle Entry even faster!

πŸ“¦ Export & Import Backup

Export all card details and high-quality JPEG images into a single compressed `.zip` archive.

Easily restore your entire library on a new device by importing the ZIP file.

πŸ›‘οΈ 100% On-Device Privacy

BizSnap never sends your personal contacts to external servers. All data and card images stay encrypted locally on your iPhone via SwiftData.

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Plans & Pricing (Free vs. Premium)

BizSnap offers robust core features for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited card storage and advanced customization tools.

Feature / Limitation Free Plan Premium Plan ($4.99 / mo)
Daily Registration Limit Up to 5 cards / day βœ“ Unlimited
Main List Displayed Items Latest 5 cards only βœ“ All cards (Unlimited)
Field Customization Default fields only βœ“ Fully Customizable
Data Export (ZIP Backup) βœ• βœ“ Included
Data Import βœ• βœ“ Included
⚠️ Note: On the Free Plan, all your saved data remains secure. Upgrading to Premium immediately unlocks full visibility and access to your entire library.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What should I do if OCR text recognition isn't accurate?
Ensure adequate lighting and capture the card against a contrasting background (e.g., a white card on a dark desk). Tap the screen during camera preview to manually focus on fine text.
How do I clear a field if I tapped the wrong chip in Puzzle View?
Double-tap the target field row (e.g., Company) in the top list. The text in that field will be cleared instantly.
How do I transfer my business card data when changing iPhones?
On your old device, tap the menu ("..." icon) and choose "Export All Data". Save the generated ZIP file to iCloud Drive or send it via AirDrop. On your new device, tap "Import" and select the ZIP archive to restore all cards and images.
How can I cancel my Premium subscription?
Open your iPhone Settings app ＞ tap [Your Name] ＞ Subscriptions ＞ select BizSnap ＞ tap "Cancel Subscription".