When you scan a business card in Segwik, a few things happen behind the scenes:

• Your phone camera captures an image of the card
• The text on the card is read and converted into data
• Segwik attempts to place that data into the correct fields
• You review the information before saving

Scanning works best when cards are:

• Printed clearly
• Flat and not damaged
• Using standard fonts
• Not overly stylized

Most modern business cards scan very well with minimal cleanup.

Some things may require quick review or correction:

• Very small text
• Unusual layouts
• Logos overlapping text
• Multiple phone numbers on one line

This is normal and easy to fix during review.

• Place the card on a flat surface
• Use good lighting (avoid shadows)
• Scan one card at a time
• Keep the card fully inside the frame
• Hold your phone steady for a second

You don’t need to wait on the scan screen.

• If you scan a single card, you can tap back right away
• If you scan multiple cards, you can continue using your phone

Segwik processes scans in the background and notifies you when they’re ready to review.

Before saving a scanned contact, quickly review:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title (if available)

You can edit anything that didn’t scan perfectly.

Once saved:

• The contact is added to your list
• You can add notes, tags, or journeys later
• The card image remains attached for reference

Scanning is just the starting point — follow-up comes next.