VerifAI Logo
VerifAI
How it worksFor businessesFor buyers & sellersPricing
Sign inRequest a demo
Sign in
Scan guides

Better photos,
better answers.

A check can only judge what it can see. These guides show which photos to take so VerifAI has the evidence it needs.

Check an itemAsk Coach AI
The basics

Three things
that matter for every item.

Light and focus

  • Use daylight or even indoor light, without harsh shadows
  • Keep the item sharp: tap to focus before each shot
  • Use a plain, neutral background
  • No filters, beauty modes or heavy editing

What to photograph

  • Logos and labels: the main markers of authenticity
  • Stitching and seams: quality and consistency matter
  • Hardware such as zips, buttons and clasps, including engravings
  • Inside labels, tags, serial numbers and date codes
  • Packaging and receipts, if you have them

Mistakes to avoid

  • Flash that washes out detail
  • Low light and blurry close-ups
  • Cropping off part of the item
  • Reflections and glare: change your angle instead
By category

The shots to take
for common items.

Handbags

  1. 1Front and base
  2. 2Logo stamp up close
  3. 3Inside label and serial or date code
  4. 4Zip pulls and hardware
  5. 5Stitching at the handles
Read the handbags guide

Watches

  1. 1Dial, straight on
  2. 2Case back and engravings
  3. 3Crown and clasp
  4. 4Serial and reference numbers
  5. 5Box and papers
Read the watches guide

Sneakers

  1. 1Both sides and the heel
  2. 2Sole and tread
  3. 3Inside size label
  4. 4Stitching and logo details
  5. 5Box label
Read the sneakers guide

Electronics

  1. 1Serial number on the device
  2. 2Box with its serial label
  3. 3Ports, seams and printing
  4. 4Accessories and cables
Read the electronics guide

Jewellery

  1. 1Hallmarks and stamps, up close
  2. 2Clasps and settings
  3. 3Engravings
  4. 4Certificates, if any
Read the jewellery guide

Art

  1. 1The whole piece, straight on
  2. 2Signature up close
  3. 3The back and any labels
  4. 4Certificates and provenance documents
Read the art guide

Do

  • Use natural, even light
  • Take several angles and close-ups
  • Include every label and tag
  • Show the whole item clearly
  • Use a plain background

Don't

  • Use flash or harsh light
  • Upload blurry photos
  • Crop out important details
  • Use filters or editing
  • Rush the shots

Check it. Ask it. Buy it. Resell it.

Check your next item before you pay, or talk to us about a pilot for your team's review workflow.

Check an item See pricing
Talk to us about a pilot

Product

  • All Products
  • How It Works
  • For Businesses
  • For Buyers & Sellers
  • Sample Report
  • Pricing

Resources

  • Blog
  • Scan Guides
  • Help Center

Company

  • About Us
  • Contact

Get started

  • Check an item
  • Sign in
  • Create account
  • Request a demo

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Delete Account
  • Terms of Service
  • Refund Policy
  • Accessibility
VerifAI Logo
VerifAI

© 2026 Authenticating Solutions LLC (VerifAI). All rights reserved.

Product and company names and logos belong to their owners. VerifAI is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

VerifAI