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How Do I Scan Photos in Bulk With My Phone on Photomyne?

Scan multiple printed photos at once with Photomyne and let the app automatically detect, crop, and save each picture separately for faster and easier digitizing.


1. Get your photos ready

  • Lay several printed photos on a flat, solid-colored surface.
  • Leave a little space between each one - no touching or overlapping.
  • Remove shiny sleeves or album plastic to avoid glare.

2. Set the scene with good lighting

Good lighting = great scans.

  • Natural light (like near a window) works best.
  • Avoid harsh lamps or direct sunlight.
  • Check that no shadows fall from your hands or your phone.

3. Open the scanner

Let’s get scanning:

  • Open the Photomyne app.
  • Tap Scan New Album or enter an existing album and tap Scan.
  • Hold your phone steady over all the photos, like you’re taking a group picture.

4. Capture all photos in one go

Now the fun part:

  • Make sure all photos fit in your camera view.
  • Hold your phone parallel to the surface (straight above, not tilted).
  • Tap the Capture button.
  • The app will automatically crop and save each photo separately - no extra work needed.

5. Check your results

Once your scans are in the album:

  • Tap each photo to review it.
  • If one looks off or cropped strangely, use the Edit icon to manually adjust the crop.

Note: If a photo was scanned but is missing from the album, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the album screen and select Edit original scan shots. There, you can view all original scans and tap a missed photo to crop it.


6. Tips for picture-perfect scans

A few handy tricks:

  • Adjust your distance to fill the frame while keeping the image in focus.
  • If you see glare, tilt the phone slightly or adjust your angle.
  • Use a surface that contrasts with your photos.
  • Flatten curled edges for clearer detection.