Scan a paper guest list with your camera
On an iPhone, SeatSpot's Paste a list box takes text from the camera. Tap and hold the box, choose Scan Text and point the phone at a printed or handwritten list.
- Where in the app
- Guests tab, Paste a list of names
- Plan
- Free plan
- Account
- None needed
- Updated
How it works
- Open Paste a list of names.
- Tap and hold the box and choose Scan Text.
- Point the camera at the list and insert the text.
- Check how each line was read before anything is added.
Good to know
- A handwritten list works too.
- A small tip above the box reminds you the first time.
- Scanned text goes through the same preview as any pasted list, so you see how each line was read.
- On the free plan the import is all or nothing against the 8-guest limit.
Common questions
Does it work on Android?
The camera scan is described for iPhone. Pasting a list works on every phone.
Can it read handwriting?
Yes, a handwritten list works too.
Do I check the result?
Yes. Every line is previewed before anything is added.