Capture Photos While You Scan with ScanSnap

Turning a Twindo scan into a 3D CAD/BIM model is a critical benefit for our customers, but even with the deep spatial data that a model provides, sometimes you still need a photo. Maybe you need to capture the extent of damage on a specific wall or want to look at the wall paneling on your laptop later. 

Until now, that meant a separate walkthrough, photos mixed with family photos on your personal camera roll, and more time on site.

What Is ScanSnap?

ScanSnap is a photo capture feature built directly into the Twindo scanning experience. 

While you’re scanning a space, you can tap the camera button to take photos without pausing, switching apps, or taking a second pass through the room. Your photos are saved automatically as Spatial Assets under Project Files, attached to the project where they belong.

How It Works

ScanSnap is now live for all users. Here’s how to use it:

1. Open a project and begin scanning as usual in the Twindo iOS app.
   
   
2. Tap the camera button at any point during your scan to capture a photo and take as many photos as you need.
   
   
3. View your photos in the Files section of your project. You can access your photos later on any device, alongside your scan data and other project files.
   

Saving You Time—and Mistakes

ScanSnap makes comprehensive documentation easier. Everything captured during a scan stays in one place, tied to the project it came from.

For office teams reviewing deliverables, a photo of an existing condition is often worth more than a note. For field teams, not having to do a second walkthrough just to capture photos means less time on site and fewer return visits. And no one gets back to the office only to realize they forgot to take a photo of that one awkward cornerthe tile pattern in the powder room. 

Getting the Complete Picture with Twindo

Your team already relies on spatial intelligence inon every project. Twindo brings together every element of that data—3D models, floor plans, photos, and more—in one place.

3D CAD/BIM models are at the core of what we do, but your team needs the full picture—and that includes photos. As a spatial intelligence platform, we’re here to support your team and workflow at every level.

FAQs

1. What is ScanSnap? ScanSnap is a photo capture feature built into the Twindo iOS app that lets you take photos while actively scanning a space without pausing or switching apps.
2. Where are my ScanSnap photos saved? Photos are automatically saved as Spatial Assets under Files in the project you were scanning at the time.
3. Can I access my ScanSnap photos from a computer or other devices? Yes. Photos are accessible from any device through the Files section of your project alongside your scan data and other project files.
4. What types of projects benefit most from ScanSnap? Any project where visual documentation matters alongside spatial data, such as capturing existing conditions, documenting damage, or recording finish details.
5. Does ScanSnap replace doing a separate photo walkthrough? For most documentation needs, yes. ScanSnap eliminates the need for a second pass through a space just to capture photos, reducing time on site and the risk of missing key details.