What gets captured
Widely is designed to recognize the useful information printed on a business card, including names, roles, companies, phone numbers, and email addresses. Because card designs vary, every scan should be reviewed before it becomes part of your contact workflow.
Four steps from paper to follow-up
- Place the card on a clear, contrasting surface with even light.
- Capture the whole card and avoid glare or motion blur.
- Review the recognized details and add a useful note.
- Save the record, then call, message, or email when you are ready.
Better scans start with better photos
- Fill the frame without cutting off the card edges.
- Avoid strong shadows across small text.
- Hold the phone parallel to the card.
- Retake the image when text is soft or reflective.
Frequently asked questions
Is business card scanning completely automatic?
Text recognition reduces typing, but a quick human review is still important because typography, lighting, and card condition affect accuracy.
What happens after I save a card?
The organized record can be searched later and used to start a call, message, or email from the saved contact details.