Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with All Kards in under a minute. Follow these steps to start digitizing your cards.
Download All Kards from your app store
Search for "All Kards" on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and tap Install. The app is free with no in-app purchases.
Open the app and grant camera permissions
When prompted, allow camera access so you can photograph your cards. You can also grant photo gallery access to import existing images.
Tap the "+" button to add your first card
Tap the "+" button at the bottom center of the screen. In Physical Card mode, choose "Take Photo" and hold the card steady — the scanner captures and straightens it automatically, then continues to the back. Or choose "Choose from Gallery" to import an existing image. (To save a contact instead, switch to NFC Card mode and tap an NFC business card to your phone.)
Review your card — cropping is automatic
The scanner auto-crops and straightens each side for you, so just review. On devices without the scanner you can frame it with the built-in crop tool. Adding the back side is optional.
Name your card and assign a group
Give your card a name (e.g., "City Library Card") and choose a group from the 9 defaults — Loyalty, Library, Gym, ID, Business, Insurance, Transit, Memberships, or Other. You can add notes too.
Tap "Save Card" — you're done!
Your card is now stored locally on your device. Find it on your home screen, in the Cards tab, or inside its group. Present it at checkout by opening the card and showing the screen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. All Kards works without any account or sign-up. Download the app and start adding cards immediately.
Yes! When adding a card, you can capture both front and back images. In the card detail view, swipe or tap to flip between sides.
There's no limit. Store as many cards as you need — the only constraint is your device's available storage.
Open any card and toggle on card protection. You can use biometric authentication (fingerprint/Face ID) or set a 4-digit PIN in Settings.
Since cards are stored locally, uninstalling removes your data. Always create a backup first via Settings > Data > Backup Data. You can restore from the backup after reinstalling.
All Kards is a mobile-only app available on both Android and iOS. A desktop version may be considered in the future.
When you take a photo of a card, the scanner detects its edges, straightens it, and captures automatically — front and back. It also reads the card and pre-fills the name for you, with tap-to-choose suggestions if you'd prefer a different line. It all runs on your device.
Yes. On a phone with NFC enabled (Android or iPhone), choose NFC Card mode in the Add tab and tap the card to the back of your phone. The contact is captured and saved as a digital business card you can view and share.