Valuable Quickstart Guide

Get up and running with Valuable in 5 minutes. This guide walks you through the essentials to start inventorying items right away.

Step 1: Create Your Account (1 minute)

Here's a video to help with signup and joining teams: https://youtube.com/shorts/uXSfkauhxBI?feature=share

1. Download Valuable from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)
2. Open the app and tap Sign Up
3. Enter your email and create a password
4. Check your email for a verification code
5. Enter the code to verify your account

You're in! You start with 40 free credits to try AI features.

Step 2: Create Your First Project (1 minute)

Projects are how you organize items. Create one for your first inventory job.

1. On the home screen, tap the teardrop-shaped button (bottom of screen)
2. Select Create New Project
3. Name your project (e.g., "Smith Estate Sale" or "My Collection")
4. Optionally add location, dates, and other details
5. Tap Create

Your project is ready!

Step 3: Add Your First Item with AI (2 minutes)

Now let's add an item and see the AI in action.

Here's a video on capturing items with the Valuable Camera: https://youtu.be/2AGbFmOWSxY

1. Tap the camera icon on the teardrop button
2. Take 1-6 photos of your item:

• Get an overall shot
• Capture any maker's marks or labels
• Show important details

3. Add notes (optional) - tap the microphone to dictate or type
4. Tap the checkmark to save
5. Select Create with AI

The AI will:

• Identify what the item is
• Generate a description
• Find comparable sales for pricing
• Suggest categories and keywords

This uses 3 credits. The results appear in seconds!

Step 4: Review and Price Your Item (1 minute)

Here's a video on pricing items with Valuable: https://youtu.be/LkU3SIdgnLo

1. Tap the item to open it
2. Browse the tabs:

• Details - Name, description, price, notes
• Photos - All your photos
• Insights - AI-generated information
• Comparables - Similar items that have sold

3. Tap "Suggest Price" to get an AI price recommendation (1 credit)
4. Accept or edit the price
5. Tap Save

Your item is inventoried and priced!

What's Next?

Add More Items

• Keep photographing items one by one
• Or use Bulk Upload to add many items from your photo gallery

Organize with Folders

• Create folders in the navigation panel (tap the folder icon in the lower right) to group projects
• Example: "Active Sales" / "Completed" / "Personal"

Invite Your Team

• Open project settings > Invite Members
• Team members can help inventory and manage items
• Set permissions (Admin, Member, or Guest)

Here's a video on inviting team members: https://youtube.com/shorts/_rqCy23dGjc?feature=share

Set AI Instructions

• Tell the AI your preferences (e.g., "Price for Chicago area estate sales")
• Go to project settings > AI Instructions

Prepare for Sale

• Use Marketing Wizard to download photos for listings
• Share items directly to social media or email

Quick Tips

Save credits: Create items "without AI" for things you already know well.

Better results: Take clear photos of maker's marks and labels - they help AI identify items accurately.

Stay organized: Name projects descriptively (date + client/location works well).

Work offline: Items save locally and upload when you're back online.

Get help: Tap the ? icon anytime for support options.

Credit Reference

Free features: Manual item creation, unlimited photos, team members, organization, viewing comparables.

Need Help?

• In-app tutorials: Follow the guided walkthroughs on first use (reset in Profile if needed)
• Support: Tap the ? icon in the bottom navigation
• Email: support@valuable.app

Welcome to Valuable!

Updated on: 11/01/2026