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Business Card Scan

Instantly capture contact information by scanning business cards.


How It Works

  1. Click the 3 dots of a company card in Cortex

  2. Select Business Card

  3. Capture or upload the business card

  4. AI extracts:

    • Contact name
    • Company name
    • Job title
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Company website
  5. Review and confirm extracted information

  6. Contact and company are added to Cortex


Tips for Best Results

Lighting

  • Use good lighting - avoid shadows
  • Ensure card is well-lit and in focus

Card Position

  • Ensure all text is visible
  • Avoid glare from overhead lights

Photo Quality

  • Hold camera steady
  • Keep card text horizontal

After Scanning

Automatic Actions

  • Contact is created in Cortex
  • Company is created (if new)
  • You can immediately:
    • Add notes
    • Create follow-ups
    • Start outreach

Manual Corrections

  • Edit any extracted field before saving
  • Add missing information
  • Correct OCR errors

Privacy & Security

  • Card images are not stored
  • Only extracted text is saved
  • Data stays in your organization
  • No third-party sharing