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ArkaScan Support Center

Welcome to the ArkaScan hub for scanning, tagging, pricing, and inventory management. This page is the source of truth for plan limits, credits, and best practices across the ArkaScan proprietary pipeline.

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ArkaScan is built for resellers who hate lag and want momentum. With lightning-fast AI scanning, batching, fair pricing, and pro-grade analytics, ArkaScan helps you move through sourcing runs with confidence.

  • Getting Started
  • Scanning Best Practices
  • Tag + Scan & Batching
  • Pricing & Credits
  • Tier Comparison
  • Troubleshooting
  • FAQ
  • Contact Support

If you’re ever stuck, ArkaBot is available 24/7.

Getting Started

What is ArkaScan?

ArkaScan is a fast, mobile-friendly AI scanning platform for resellers. It identifies products, generates tags, finds comps, gives pricing cues, and saves everything directly into a clean inventory system.

  • ⚡ Ultra-fast scans (as fast as 22 seconds)
  • 📸 Multi-angle Tag + Scan
  • 📦 Batch scanning up to 5 items at once
  • 💸 Pricing guidance with high accuracy
  • 🏷️ Auto-tagging & category detection
  • 🧹 Background removals (Basic & AI-powered) through the ArkaScan pipeline
  • 📊 Analytics workspace (Pro & Premium)
  • 🧾 CSV/Excel/PDF exports (WIP)

You need an ArkaScan account, a browser, and clear lighting for product photos.

Scanning Best Practices

How Tag + Scan works

  1. Detect the item
  2. Assign tags
  3. Identify materials, colors, categories
  4. Pull comp signals
  5. Generate pricing cues
  6. Auto-save the product to your inventory

AI capabilities by tier

Tier
Free
Pro
Premium
Images (per product, all tagged)
3 images
5 images
8 images
AI-scanned angles
1 AI-tagged angle
2 AI-tagged angles
3 AI-tagged angles
AI type
Basic AI
Advanced AI
Enhanced AI

Batch scanning

Batch up to 5 products (5 imageseach) and process everything in under 4 minutes. The system processes each product independently and auto-saves them into product cards directly to the inventory.

  • Sourcing trips
  • Shoe racks
  • Clothing piles
  • Bulk lots

Accuracy best practices

  • Use bright, even lighting
  • Center the item
  • Avoid clutter behind the product
  • Add multiple angles
  • Include brand logos, size tags, and material tags
  • For shoes: side, outsole, tongue/size tag
  • For clothing: front, back, inner tag
  • Use Remove Background before scanning to help the proprietary pipeline isolate the item

Pricing & Credits

Scans per month

Tier
Free
Pro
Premium
Monthly scans
5 products (5 Tag + Scan runs)
150 fully processed products
400 fully processed products

Background removal credits

Tier
Free
Pro
Premium
Monthly included
5 credits
75 credits
200 credits
Add-on prices
Packs available on paid plans
75 credits: $5 · 200 credits: $10
75 credits: $4 · 200 credits: $8

Credits cover one hero image per product. Alternate looks require additional credits from the shared pool.

AI replacement packs

Tier
Pro
Premium
Pack price
50 credits: $10
50 credits: $8

Used for stylized hero scenes and alternates.

Tier Comparison

Storage

Tier
Free
Pro
Premium
Storage
60 images / 20 products
Unlimited**
Unlimited**

*Fair use limits apply. If you have tens of thousands of products, please reach out to support.

Analytics

Tier
Free
Pro
Premium
Analytics
None
Basic inventory insights
Full analytics workspace

Integrations

Feature
Free
Pro
Premium
One-click marketplace posting
✔ (multi-post)
CSV/Excel/PDF export
Advanced analytics

Troubleshooting

Scans are slow

  • Refresh the page (restart any unwanted processed products must be deleted from inventory)
  • Reduce batch size
  • Shoot in stronger lighting
  • Check your connection

Incorrect product detected

  • Include brand tags/logos
  • Add quick notes in the notes box
  • Upload 1–2 more angles (for Pro and Premium)
  • Manually adjust tags in the product card

Background removal looks off

  • Try a cleaner angle
  • Use higher contrast lighting
  • Re-run with another credit

Storage full (Free tier)

  • Delete older items
  • Upgrade to Pro or Premium

Analytics missing

Analytics is available for Pro & Premium only. Downgrading removes access.

FAQ

Do unused scans roll over?

No. Scans reset monthly.

Does deleting products free storage?

Yes. Free tier limits are restored.

Can I downgrade at any time?

Yes. You’ll lose premium features when your term is up.

Are marketplace listings free?

Yes. ArkaScan never charges for posting.

Does ArkaScan support teams?

Teams can share logins today; native team roles are coming.

Do background removal credits stack?

No. Use up your pack before buying another one. Credits last for a year.

Can I re-run background removal?

Yes — each new look requires 1 credit. Each product may have one hero image.

Contact Support

ArkaBot (Recommended)

Use ArkaBot on the Support page for fast automated help.

Email Support

  • Support: support@arkascan.com
  • Billing: support@arkascan.com

Response times

Tier
All
Response time
48–72 hours