How to scan business cards by text message

CardDrop lets you scan any business card by texting a photo. No app to download, no account to create. Just open your Messages app and text a picture of the card.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Take a photo of the business card with your phone camera
2. Open Messages and start a text to (209) 299-0966
3. Attach the photo and send it
4. CardDrop replies with the extracted contact: name, company, phone, email, website
5. The contact is saved and synced to Google Contacts if you have sync enabled

How long does it take?

Under 10 seconds. You text the photo and CardDrop replies with the contact details almost immediately. At a busy networking event, you can scan a card between conversations.

What information does it extract?

• Full name
• Company / organization
• Phone number(s)
• Email address
• Website
• Job title
• Physical address (when on the card)

What if the card is blurry or has unusual formatting?

CardDrop uses AI vision to read cards, so it handles most layouts, colors, and fonts. If a card is too blurry or damaged, CardDrop will tell you and ask for another photo. Vertical cards, dark backgrounds, and creative designs all work.