Vinyl Identifier Pro

PixelCrest Labs

About this app

Vinyl Scanner turns a photo into a practical starting point for researching vinyl records, sleeves and center labels. It brings scanning, visual analysis, notes and a personal collection together in one focused app.

SCAN FROM CAMERA OR GALLERY
Take a new photo or choose an existing image from your gallery. Start with a clear sleeve or center-label photo, then record the runout or matrix text when you need pressing-level detail. The app analyzes visible details and returns a likely record match, visible pressing clues, alternative possibilities and useful next checks.

EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Review the likely match, read the visible traits, compare other possibilities and follow the suggested next steps. AI questions let you ask for clarification about the current result without leaving the report.

The scanner is designed around vinyl labels, catalog numbers, sleeve details, runout clues, matrix text and visible condition. It works best as a visual research companion: use its observations to decide what to photograph, record or verify next.

BUILD YOUR OWN RECORD SHELF
Save useful scans instead of losing them in a general photo library. Your record shelf gives you a dedicated place to:
• Keep scan results with their source image
• Mark favorite discoveries
• Search saved items and notes
• Reopen earlier reports for comparison
• Share a clear report when you want another opinion
• Remove saved data from within the app

RECORD USEFUL NOTES
The built-in Studio tools help you capture catalog number, runout or matrix text and record condition. These fields support careful comparisons and help you document what you can actually see. Add only what is visible or known.

MADE FOR REAL-WORLD DISCOVERIES
Use Vinyl Scanner for record-shop finds, inherited collections, duplicate checks, crate-digging notes and cataloging records at home. A saved entry can become a compact reference for later reading, side-by-side comparison or discussion with another collector.

GET A CLEARER SCAN
Use even light, avoid glare on glossy sleeves and photograph the label straight on. Type matrix characters exactly as they appear. Keep the main subject large in the frame, avoid motion blur and add contextual details in the text field. Better source information can lead to a more useful response.

SIMPLE FROM THE FIRST LAUNCH
There is no onboarding sequence or account setup. Open the app and start from the scan screen. The paid download includes the app without advertisements or a recurring subscription. The interface includes direct access to scanning, saved items and Studio tools through its bottom navigation.

PRIVACY AND DATA HANDLING
Saved scans, favorites and notes remain in the app on your device until you erase them. Photos selected for identification are sent through the app backend to AI service providers for analysis, so an internet connection is required. The backend does not retain submitted photos. A report you choose to share leaves the app through the sharing option you select.

Scanning is limited to 30 scans per installation per UTC day. Shared-network limits and AI service availability may also affect a request. If a scan cannot be completed, try again later or use a clearer image.

USE AI RESULTS RESPONSIBLY
AI image analysis can be incomplete or wrong, especially when identifying marks are hidden, worn, altered or poorly photographed. Treat every result as a set of research leads and compare it with reliable references. A cover or label alone cannot confirm every pressing or establish rarity. Results do not authenticate records or provide valuations.

With a focused scanner, structured notes and a searchable collection, Vinyl Scanner helps you notice more, keep better records and continue your research with clearer questions.