How to scan a whole Riftbound collection fast

Topic: Scanning & identifying cards

Before you start

• Sort cards into piles by set code. Scanning one set at a time means you recognise mistakes immediately.
• Clear a table, lay down a dark matte playmat and use soft light from the side.
• Open the scanner on a phone propped up on a stand, or on a laptop with a webcam. The site runs in the browser and needs no account.
• Turn on add scanned cards to my binder automatically so each confirmed scan lands in the binder without extra taps.

The scanning loop

1. Place a card in the frame and hold still. In Auto mode the scan starts as soon as the card is steady.
2. Glance at the result: the name, set code and number should match the card.
3. If the scan is uncertain or several printings fit, pick the right one in the chooser.
4. Set the finish. Foils must be switched to Foil, because a camera cannot tell them apart.
5. Remove the card and place the next one. Duplicates add to the quantity.

Stop and fix problems as you go rather than at the end. The common ones are covered in what to do when the scanner picks the wrong card, and foils need extra care: see how to scan foil cards.

After the last card

• Open My Binder to see the total value, split by domain, using the current TCGplayer prices.
• Export to CSV. Your binder is stored only in your browser, so clearing site data would remove it; the file is your backup.
• Create a share link if you want someone else to see the collection, for example to trade.
• Open Set completion to see how close you are to each set and what finishing it would cost.

When to type instead of scan

For bulk commons that you know by number, searching can be faster than scanning. Type the number from the collector line (see reading the set code and number) and add it directly. Scanning wins for mixed piles, search wins for long runs of one set.

What happens to your photos

Camera frames are read by text recognition running inside your browser. They are not uploaded and not stored. Only the public card catalog and the daily price list are downloaded, which is why scanning a large collection does not require an account.

Next steps

Read how to track a Riftbound collection for keeping the binder up to date, and how to value a Riftbound collection to interpret the total honestly.

How RIFT SCAN reads your cards

RIFT SCAN is a free, unofficial fan project. Text recognition runs inside your browser, matches the card name and collector line against the public RiftHunt card catalog, and looks up the daily TCGplayer price for the exact printing. Camera frames are never uploaded or stored. Read about RIFT SCAN for the full picture, or open the scanner to try it.

Common questions

How long does it take to scan a Riftbound collection?

With the cards sorted by set, a steady surface and Auto mode, each card takes a few seconds, so a few hundred cards fit comfortably in an hour. Foils and uncertain scans take longer because you confirm them by hand.

Is my collection saved if I close the browser?

Yes, in that browser, but only there. Clearing site data removes it. Export to CSV after each session as a backup. The tracking guide explains the options.

Do I need an account or an app?

No. The scanner runs in a normal web browser, the camera frames are read on your device and are not uploaded, and there is nothing to sign up for.

Keep reading

• Tracking your collectionTo track a Riftbound collection, record for every card its set code, collector number, finish (normal or foil) and quantity. A free browser binder does this by scanning or searching, adds current prices, shows set completion and exports to CSV. A spreadsheet works too but needs manual prices and an easy way to look up numbers.
• Valuing your collectionValue a Riftbound collection by pricing every card at its TCGplayer market price, for its own printing and its own finish, then adding the lines up. As of 26 October 2026, the top tenth of printings account for about 94% of the catalog’s total value, so correctly identifying your few valuable cards matters far more than the bulk.
• Scanning foil cardsScan foil Riftbound cards under soft, even light from the side, never directly overhead. Keep the card flat on a dark matte surface, fill the frame and tilt it a few degrees if a glare patch covers the bottom-left collector line. A camera cannot see the finish, so choose Foil yourself after the scan.
• Cost to complete a setAs of 26 October 2026, the cheapest way to own one of every numbered card in a Riftbound set ranges from about $49.16 to $2,107.30 depending on the set. Each total uses the cheaper finish of every card, and a few expensive cards usually make up most of it.