Scan Business Cards into Contacts on Sparkforge Mobile

By Sparkforge Support Team ·Last reviewed May 3, 2026

The Sparkforge mobile app can scan a business card, extract the fields, and create a contact. Available from the contacts page, the new-contact screen, or the bolt quick actions menu in app v3.74 or later.

The Sparkforge mobile app can scan a business card, parse the fields, and turn it into a CRM contact. No retyping.

Three ways to start a scan

From the Contacts page, tap +, then Scan Business Card.
From the new-contact screen, tap the scan icon at the top right.
From the bolt quick actions menu, tap Scan Business Card.

How to scan

Open the scanner and position the card inside the rectangular guide.
The phone extracts the text automatically.
Review the parsed fields. Drag chips at the bottom of the screen to move text into the right field if anything landed wrong.
Or correct fields by tapping and typing.
Tap Save to create the contact.

Tips for accurate scans

Use a flat, high-contrast background.
Avoid glare and shadows.
Hold the phone steady.

Availability

Sparkforge mobile (iOS, Android): v3.74 or later
White-labeled mobile apps: v3.74 or later (update on request)

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the scanner misses information or maps it wrong?

Drag the chips at the bottom of the screen onto the correct field, or tap any field and type the correction. Save when the contact looks right.

Does Sparkforge keep a copy of the card image?

No. Once you save the contact, only the parsed text is retained. The image isn't stored.

How do I improve scan accuracy?

Place the card on a flat, high-contrast surface in good lighting. Avoid glare and shadows. Hold the phone steady when the camera focuses.

Where do scanned contacts go?

Into the same Contacts list as any other contact. They sync to your Sparkforge CRM and behave identically once saved.