Capture the right image
- Place one part per image with a neutral background.
- Use good lighting so edges, labels and markings are visible.
- Include any labels, stamps or part numbers where possible.
SpareFinder · Getting started guide
How to get the best results from SpareFinder AI
Follow these steps to go from a photo of an unknown spare part to a clean, shareable identification in under a minute.
Upload & run the analysis
- Go to Dashboard → Upload and drag & drop your photo.
- Optionally add keywords like manufacturer or machine line.
- Each analysis uses one credit – you’ll see your balance at the top.
Review the AI result
- Check the identified part name, category and confidence score.
- Compare suggested alternatives and compatible replacements.
- Use the description and specs to brief purchasing or suppliers.
Save, export and share
- All searches are saved in History for your whole team.
- Open a previous analysis to export a PDF summary.
- Share links securely with engineers, stores or suppliers.
Understand credits & plans
- Every image or keyword search consumes one credit.
- Your monthly credits refresh automatically with your plan.
- Upgrade or manage billing any time from Dashboard → Billing.
Best practices for accuracy
- Take photos square-on, not at extreme angles.
- Capture multiple sides of complex parts as separate uploads.
- Avoid heavy reflections, motion blur or partially hidden parts.
Quick troubleshooting
Low confidence or “Unknown part”
- • Re-take the photo closer and in better light.
- • Make sure the full part is inside the frame.
- • Add a short keyword like OEM, line or machine type.
Credits run out quickly
- • Avoid uploading near-identical photos repeatedly.
- • Use History when reusing a confirmed identification.
- • Check Dashboard → Billing to see plan limits.