StampSnap guide

A stamp identifier built for the album in front of you

Photograph one stamp or choose an image from your library. StampSnap turns the visible design, text, color, and format into a useful identification you can review, save, and research further.

Start with the clues a collector can actually see

A useful identification begins with observable evidence: the issuing country, denomination, inscriptions, portrait or subject, dominant color, perforations, cancellation, and overall format. StampSnap reads those clues together and presents a likely result without forcing you to begin with a catalog number you do not know.

The result can include country, approximate issue year, denomination, color, printing method, paper and perforation details where they are visible. Similar-looking stamps can differ in small ways, so the app is designed to give you a practical starting point rather than pretend that one photograph replaces specialist examination.

Move from identification to a record you can use

Once a result looks right, save it to your collection instead of repeating the same search later. Add the stamp to a folder, keep its image with the identification, and build a searchable record for a country, era, topic, inherited album, or dealer lot.

Use AI as a shortlist, then verify important finds

Clear, straight photographs on a plain background produce the most useful results. For look-alike issues, compare perforations, watermark, paper, overprints, and catalog notes. If authenticity or high value matters, ask a qualified philatelic expert to inspect the physical stamp.

Available wherever you sort your collection

StampSnap is available for iPhone and Android. Use the camera at a show or market, import a photograph while researching online, and return to the saved record when you are organizing at home.

Frequently asked questions

Can StampSnap identify stamps from any country?

StampSnap is designed for worldwide postage stamps. Results depend on the visible details and image quality, and unusual varieties may still require catalog or expert verification.

Does the app provide a catalog number?

The app focuses on a likely identification and key descriptive details. Catalog systems differ by publisher and region, so confirm any catalog number against the reference you use.

Can a photo prove that a stamp is genuine?

No. A photograph can support identification, but authentication may require examination of paper, gum, watermark, repairs, and other physical evidence by a specialist.

Bring the next stamp into focus.

Scan it, review the evidence, and save the result where you can find it again.