How do I use Enhanced Scan? (Pro feature, Android only, iOS coming soon)
The free scan feature still allows you to capture what3words addresses in the moment using your device’s camera.
To access Enhanced Scan, you need a what3words Pro subscription. This gives you access to these functions:
Live Scan enables you to scan multiple addresses at once using your device’s camera in real time. You can even use it to quickly save multiple locations to a list. Useful for guidebooks, event signs or reports that contain multiple locations
Import via Scan lets you upload images from your gallery or files to quickly extract what3words addresses
Enhanced Scan is only available in the app - Android only, iOS coming soon.
How to use Live Scan:
Tap the Scan button below the search bar. You may need to give the app permission to access your camera
Toggle Live Scan to the ‘on’ position
Hold your device over the what3words addresses. The app will recognise them and display them on the screen
Select the addresses you want to use. You can save them to a list or see the locations on the map
Watch how to use live scan:
How to extract a what3words address using the Enhanced Scan import function:
Tap the Scan button below the search bar. You may need to give the app permission to access your camera
Then tap the Import button to the bottom left. Give the app permission to access your gallery if prompted
Your gallery will open in the app. Select the image you would like to use
The photo will load with the what3words addresses listed at the bottom of your screen. You can then save them in a list or see the locations on the map