Measurement basics
How to measure trading card centering from a photo
Learn what to compare, why both axes matter, and when a photo cannot support a dependable reading.
Read the measurement guidePractical guides for clearer card photos and centering checks.
These focused guides cover the capture and centering foundations used inside CardAlign's broader condition-review workflow. They do not replace official grading, authentication, or professional inspection.
Start with the workflow you need
Photo checklist
How to take a card photo for a reliable centering check
Use a practical capture checklist for angle, glare, card edges, background, sleeves, and retakes.
Read the photo checklistKeep the evidence with the card record.
CardAlign guides capture, calibration, supported-card identity confirmation, condition review, simulated references, and export inside one iOS workflow.