Can I scan a pile of loose LEGO^® bricks?

How to scan a tray, step by step

1. Pour the bricks onto a tray or a plain, flat surface and spread them into a single layer.
2. For best results, use the printed Brick Finder sheet. It is not required: a plain, matte surface works too.
3. Take one photo straight down, with the whole tray in view.
4. Add 3 or 4 photos from the sides without moving the bricks.
5. Pick a scan speed: 1 is fastest, 3 is most accurate. Then tap Scan now.
6. Watch it work photo by photo, then check the pieces and save them as a new collection or add them to one you have.

How long does it take?

Scan time depends on your phone or tablet, the number of pieces, how crowded the tray is, and the scan settings. Smaller, spread-out batches are easier to review. Keep the app open while scanning and review the suggested matches before saving your collection.

The scan runs on your phone or tablet, not on a server, so it works offline and your photos never leave your device. Newer devices are usually faster.

Tips for better results

• Spread pieces out so they do not cover each other. Crowded trays work, but hidden pieces are harder to see.
• Use soft, even light. Avoid glare, strong shadows and patterned backgrounds.
• Keep the bricks still between photos and keep the whole tray sharp and in view.
• Mixed colors are fine. Different colors touching each other help the scanner tell pieces apart.

What you get

Each piece found gets a number, a suggested name, its LEGO^® part number and color. Tap any piece to see it up close from every angle and to choose another likely match if the first suggestion is wrong. The scanner gives its best suggestion for each piece it finds; it is worth a quick check before you save.