Valuable User Guide

Complete documentation for the Valuable inventory and pricing app.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Getting Started
3. Navigation Overview
4. Projects
5. Folders
6. Adding Items
7. Managing Items
8. Photos & Media
9. AI Features
10. Collaboration
11. Marketing & Sharing
12. Account Management
13. Credits & Billing
14. Settings & Preferences

Introduction

What is Valuable?

Valuable is a mobile application designed to help you inventory, research, price, and market physical items. Using advanced AI technology, you can photograph items and instantly receive:

• Item identification and description
• Historical and contextual information
• Comparable sales data from multiple marketplaces
• AI-generated price suggestions
• Keywords and categories for organization

Who Uses Valuable?

• Estate Sale Professionals: Inventory entire estates efficiently
• Antique Dealers: Research and price inventory for retail or online sales
• Collectors: Catalog and track collections with detailed records
• Appraisers: Document items with AI-assisted research
• Families: Manage inherited items and make informed decisions
• Interior Designers: Source and track unique pieces

Key Concepts

• Project: A container for related items (like a folder)
• Folder: Organizes multiple projects
• Item (Asset): A single inventoried object with photos and details
• Credits: Currency for AI-powered features
• Comparables: Similar items that have sold, used for pricing

Getting Started

System Requirements

• iOS: iPhone or iPad running iOS 15.0 or later
• Android: Device running Android 8.0 (API 26) or later
• Internet: Required for AI features and sync (offline mode available for basic functions)

Creating Your Account

Here's a video on signing up,

1. Download Valuable from the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Open the app and tap Sign Up
3. Enter your email address
4. Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
5. Tap Create Account
6. Check your email for a verification code
7. Enter the 6-digit code in the app
8. Your account is ready!

Note: New accounts receive 40 free credits to try AI features.

Logging In

1. Open Valuable
2. Tap Log In
3. Enter your email and password
4. Tap Sign In

Password Reset

1. On the login screen, tap Forgot Password
2. Enter your email address
3. Tap Send Reset Link
4. Check your email and follow the link
5. Create a new password
6. Log in with your new credentials

Navigation Overview

Home Screen

The home screen displays your projects as a horizontal carousel of cards. Each card shows:

• Project cover photo
• Project name
• Item count
• Status indicator

Tap a project card to open it.

Bottom Navigation Bar

Located at the bottom of the screen:

Teardrop FAB (Floating Action Button)

The teardrop-shaped button in the lower portion of the screen provides quick access to:

Top button (+):

• Create New Project
• Create Item with AI
• Create Item without AI
• Bulk Upload Photos

Bottom button (camera):

• Quick camera access for adding items

Navigation Panel

Access by tapping the folder icon in the lower right of the bottom navigation bar. Contains:

• Account switcher (if you have multiple accounts)
• Folder and project hierarchy
• Create new project option
• Search/filter for finding projects

Profile Drawer

Access by tapping your profile icon. Contains:

• Your profile information
• Account settings
• Credit balance
• Sign out option

Projects

Understanding Projects

Projects are containers for organizing related items. Common project structures:

• One project per estate sale
• One project per client
• One project per collection category
• One project per store location

Creating a Project

Method 1: From Teardrop FAB

1. Tap the + button on the teardrop FAB
2. Select Create New Project
3. Follow the wizard

Method 2: From Navigation Panel

1. Open the navigation panel (folder icon in lower right)
2. Tap Create Project
3. Follow the wizard

Project Creation Wizard

The wizard guides you through setup:

1. Project Name: Give your project a descriptive name
2. Location (optional): Set a physical address
3. Dates (optional): Set start/end dates
4. Cover Photo (optional): Choose a representative image
5. AI Instructions (optional): Customize AI behavior
6. Invite Members (optional): Add team members

Tap Create when finished.

Viewing a Project

Tap a project card to open it. The project detail screen shows:

• Header: Project name, cover photo, item count
• Tabs: Inventory, Manage, and other sections
• View Controls: Switch between grid/list/detailed views
• Filter/Sort: Narrow down displayed items
• Search: Find specific items

Editing Project Details

1. Open the project
2. Tap the menu icon (three dots)
3. Select Edit Project
4. Modify name, location, dates, notes, or status
5. Tap Save

Project Status

Projects can be Active or Archived:

• Active: Visible in main project list
• Archived: Hidden from main view, data preserved

To archive: Edit Project > Change status to Archived > Save

To unarchive: Find in archived projects > Edit > Change status to Active

Deleting a Project

1. Open the project
2. Tap the menu icon
3. Select Delete Project
4. Confirm deletion

Warning: Deletion is permanent and removes all items in the project.

Moving Projects

1. Open the project
2. Tap the menu icon
3. Select Move
4. Choose destination folder
5. Confirm

Folders

Understanding Folders

Folders (also called organization folders) help you organize multiple projects. Use them to create a hierarchy that makes sense for your workflow.

Example structure:

My Account

├── Active Sales

│ ├── Johnson Estate - Jan 2024

│ └── Smith Collection - Feb 2024

├── Completed

│ └── Williams Estate - Dec 2023

└── Personal

└── My Antiques

Creating Folders

1. Open the navigation panel (folder icon in lower right)
2. Navigate to where you want the folder
3. Tap Create Folder or the add folder option
4. Enter folder name
5. Confirm

Managing Folders

Rename a folder:

1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select Rename
3. Enter new name
4. Confirm

Delete a folder:

1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select Delete
3. Confirm (projects inside will be moved, not deleted)

Move a folder:

1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select Move
3. Choose new location

Adding Items

Overview of Adding Methods

Creating an Item with AI

Here's a video on using the Valuable Camera to capture items:

1. Open a project or tap camera from home
2. Tap the camera icon on the teardrop FAB
3. The camera opens
4. Take 1-6 photos:

• Aim at item and tap capture button
• Continue for multiple angles
• Thumbnail strip shows captured photos

5. Add notes (optional):

• Tap microphone to dictate
• Tap text icon to type
• Include maker's marks, condition notes, provenance

6. Tap the checkmark to save
7. Select Create with AI
8. Wait for AI processing (usually 5-15 seconds)

The AI generates:

• Item name and description
• Historical information
• Category and keywords
• Comparable sales data

Creating an Item without AI

1. Tap teardrop FAB > Create Item without AI
2. Take photos
3. Add notes
4. Tap checkmark to save
5. Manually enter item details

This method uses no credits. Fill in:

• Name
• Description
• Price
• Category
• Any other relevant fields

Bulk Upload from Gallery

Here's a video on how to use the Bulk Upload tool:

1. Tap teardrop FAB > Bulk Upload Photos
2. Photo picker opens
3. Select multiple photos from your gallery
4. Tap Done or Upload
5. Each photo (or grouped selection) becomes a separate item
6. AI processes each item (3 credits per item)

Tip: Group photos of the same item together when selecting.

Photography Best Practices

For best AI results:

Do:

• Take clear, well-lit photos
• Capture maker's marks and signatures
• Include scale reference when helpful
• Show any damage or condition issues
• Use multiple angles

Don't:

• Take blurry or dark photos
• Cut off important details
• Include distracting backgrounds
• Mix multiple items in one photo

Managing Items

Viewing Items

Open a project to see its items. Switch between views:

• Grid View: Compact cards, see many items
• List View: Rows with thumbnails, quick scanning
• Detailed View: Larger cards, multiple photos visible

Item Detail Screen

Tap an item to open its detail screen. Contains tabs:

Details Tab:

• Item name (tap to edit)
• Price (tap to edit)
• Description
• Acquisition information (date, price, source)
• Sale information (date, price, buyer)
• Location
• Notes

Photos Tab:

• All photos in thumbnail grid
• Tap to view fullscreen
• Add, delete, reorder photos

Media Tab:

• Video associated with item
• Record or upload video

Insights Tab:

• AI-generated description
• Category suggestions
• Keywords
• Historical information

Comparables Tab:

• Similar items that have sold
• Price distribution chart
• Grouped by relevance
• Venue breakdown (eBay, Etsy, etc.)

Editing Items

1. Open the item
2. Tap Edit or the pencil icon
3. Modify any fields
4. Tap Save

Searching Items

Use the search bar at the top of a project to find items by:

• Name
• Description
• Keywords

Filtering Items

Tap the filter icon to filter by:

• Status (active/archived)
• Price range
• Date range
• Category
• Location
• Custom filters

Multiple filters can be combined.

Sorting Items

Tap the sort icon to arrange by:

• Name (A-Z or Z-A)
• Price (high-low or low-high)
• Date created
• Date modified
• Custom sort orders

Selection Mode

For bulk actions:

1. Long-press any item to enter selection mode
2. Checkboxes appear on all items
3. Tap items to select/deselect
4. Use Select All to select everything
5. Action bar shows available bulk actions:

• Move
• Delete
• Download
• Share

6. Tap outside or press back to exit selection mode

Moving Items

Single item:

1. Open the item
2. Tap menu > Move
3. Select destination project
4. Confirm

Multiple items:

1. Enter selection mode
2. Select items to move
3. Tap Move in action bar
4. Select destination
5. Confirm

Deleting Items

Single item:

1. Open the item
2. Tap menu > Delete
3. Confirm deletion

Multiple items:

1. Enter selection mode
2. Select items
3. Tap Delete in action bar
4. Confirm

Warning: Deletion is permanent.

Photos & Media

Photo Management

Each item can have multiple photos. The first photo is the primary/thumbnail.

Viewing Photos

1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap any photo for fullscreen view
3. Swipe left/right to browse
4. Pinch to zoom
5. Tap X or swipe down to close

Adding Photos

1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap the + or add button
3. Choose:

• Camera: Take new photos
• Gallery: Select existing photos

4. Photos are added to the item

Deleting Photos

1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap the photo to select or open
3. Tap Delete or trash icon
4. Confirm deletion

Reordering Photos

1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap Reorder mode
3. Drag photos to new positions
4. First position = primary photo
5. Tap Done

Cropping and Rotating

1. Open photo in fullscreen
2. Tap Edit or crop icon
3. Use crop handles to adjust frame
4. Tap rotate to change orientation
5. Tap Save

AI Photo Enhancement

Here's a video on enhancing photos fast with AI:

https://youtube.com/shorts/6dr_Vx8OORg?feature=share

Enhance photos using AI (4 credits per enhancement):

1. Open photo
2. Tap Enhance or AI icon
3. Choose enhancement type:

• Background removal
• Upscaling
• General enhancement

4. Confirm (uses credits)
5. Enhanced version replaces or supplements original

Videos

Each item supports one video:

Recording:

1. Open item > Media tab
2. Tap Record Video
3. Record using device camera
4. Tap stop when finished
5. Video saves to item

Deleting:

1. Open item > Media tab
2. Tap video menu
3. Select Delete
4. Confirm

AI Features

How AI Works in Valuable

Valuable's AI analyzes your photos and notes to:

• Identify items based on visual features
• Research similar items across marketplaces
• Generate descriptions and historical context
• Suggest pricing based on comparable sales

AI Credits

AI features consume credits:

Price Suggestions

Get AI-recommended pricing:

1. Open an item
2. Tap Suggest Price
3. AI analyzes comparables
4. Suggested price appears
5. Accept to use suggested price
6. Or Edit to enter your own
7. Save

AI Insights

View AI-generated information in the Insights tab:

• Description: Detailed item description
• Category: Suggested categorization
• Keywords: Searchable tags
• Historical Context: Relevant background

Updating AI Analysis

If you add better photos or notes:

1. Open the item
2. Tap AI actions (sparkle icon)
3. Select Update with AI
4. Confirm (uses 3 credits)
5. AI re-analyzes with new information

Comparables

View similar sold items in the Comparables tab:

• Grouped results: AI organizes by relevance
• Price chart: Distribution of comparable prices
• Venue breakdown: See where items sold (eBay, Etsy, etc.)
• Individual items: Tap to see details

Regrouping:

1. Tap Regroup or settings
2. AI reorganizes comparables
3. Different grouping algorithms available

Custom AI Instructions

Customize AI behavior per project:

1. Open project settings
2. Go to AI Instructions
3. Enter specific guidance, such as:

• "Price for Chicago-area estate sales"
• "Focus on mid-century modern category"
• "Discount eBay prices by 20%"

4. Save

Instructions apply to all items in that project.

Collaboration

Team Concepts

• Owner: Person who created the project (full control)
• Accounts/Workspaces: Separate billing and project containers
• Shared Projects: Projects you've been invited to

Inviting Team Members

How to add members video: https://youtube.com/shorts/_rqCy23dGjc?feature=share

1. Open a project
2. Go to Members or project settings
3. Tap Invite Member
4. Enter their email address
5. Select their role:

• Group Admin: Can manage members and settings
• Member: Can add/edit/delete items
• Guest: View only

6. Tap Send Invitation

Invitees receive email and in-app notifications.

Managing Members

View members of Project:

1. Open project
2. Go to Members section
3. See list of all members and their roles

View members in Nav:

1. Navigate to the folder or project in Nav panel (tap folder icon in bottom left corner of home)
2. Tap three-dot options menu, tap Manage Members
3. See list of all members and their roles

View members in Account:

1. If you are an account Owner, tap Account button on Home screen (hamburger icon at top left)
2. Tap account details
3. Tap Manage Members
4. Note: only Members who are included in the root account will be seen in the list. If you don't see the member, check folders and projects using Nav panel.

Change role:

1. Tap member's name
2. Select Change Role pulldown
3. Choose new role
4. Confirm
5. Note: If you don't see the role selection you expect, it is likely because the user you wish to change has a higher level role in a parent folder that restricts downgrading their role here. If a user is a Group Admin of a parent folder, they can't be made a Guest or Member in a child folder or project.

Remove member:

1. Tap member's name
2. Select Remove
3. Confirm

Accepting Invitations

Here's a video on signing up and joining a team by accepting an invitation: https://youtube.com/shorts/uXSfkauhxBI?feature=share

When invited to a project:

1. Check email for invitation
2. Open Valuable app
3. Tap Notifications (bell icon)
4. Find the invitation
5. Tap Accept or Decline

Accepted projects appear in your navigation panel (accessible via the folder icon in the lower right).

Leaving a Project or Folder

To remove yourself from someone else's project or folder:

1. Open the navigation panel
2. Use the breadcrumb header at top and tap folders to navigate to the folder or project you wish to leave
3. Tap three-dot option menu and select Leave. (Note: you can't leave a project or folder you own.)
4. Confirm

You'll no longer have access to that project.

Role Permissions

Marketing & Sharing

Marketing Photos Wizard

Prepare photos for selling platforms:

1. Open a project or items
2. Access Marketing Wizard from menu
3. Step 1: Select photos from your inventory
4. Step 2: Choose download options (format, quality)
5. Step 3: Preview selections
6. Step 4: Choose destinations (Shopify, Etsy, eBay, etc.)
7. Step 5: Complete

Downloading Photos

Single photo:

1. Open photo in fullscreen
2. Tap Download or share icon
3. Choose save location

Multiple photos:

1. Select items or photos
2. Tap Download
3. Choose format and quality
4. Photos save to device

Download Queue

Monitor downloads in progress:

1. Tap cloud/arrow icon in bottom bar
2. View pending downloads
3. Retry failed downloads
4. Clear completed items

Sharing Items

Share single item:

1. Open item
2. Tap Share icon
3. Choose sharing method:

• Email
• Text message
• Social media
• Copy link

Share multiple items:

1. Select items
2. Tap Share in action bar
3. Choose method

Email as ZIP

Send multiple photos as ZIP attachment:

1. Select items/photos
2. Choose Email as ZIP
3. Enter recipient email
4. Add message (optional)
5. Send

CDN Publishing

Publish items for web galleries:

1. Open Marketing Wizard
2. Select CDN Publish
3. Choose items to publish
4. Configure settings
5. Complete publishing
6. Get shareable URLs

Account Management

Multiple Accounts

Valuable supports multiple accounts/workspaces:

• Personal account (your own workspace)
• Shared accounts (organizations you belong to)

Switching Accounts

1. Open Navigation Panel (folder icon in lower right)
2. Tap account name at top
3. Select different account
4. View switches to that workspace

Profile Settings

1. Tap Profile icon
2. Go to Edit Profile
3. Update:

• Display name
• Profile photo

4. Save changes

Personal Workspace Visibility

Control whether your personal workspace appears:

1. Go to Settings
2. Find Display Personal Workspace
3. Toggle on/off

When off, only shared accounts are visible.

Credits & Billing

Understanding Credits

• Credits are purchased one-time (no subscription)
• Credits never expire
• Different AI features cost different amounts
• Free features have no credit cost

Credit Packages

Checking Balance

1. Tap Profile icon
2. Go to Account > Billing
3. Balance shown at top

Purchasing Credits

1. Tap Profile > Account > Billing
2. Tap Buy Credits
3. Select a package
4. Complete Stripe checkout
5. Credits added immediately

Refunds

Unused credits can be refunded within 30 days of purchase. Contact billing@valuable.app with your request.

Settings & Preferences

Accessing Settings

1. Tap Profile icon
2. Select Settings

Available Settings

Display Preferences:

• Default view mode (grid/list/detailed)
• Default sort order

Camera Settings:

• Save photos to device gallery (on/off)
• Default camera mode

Notifications:

• Push notification preferences
• Email notification preferences

Privacy:

• Analytics opt-in/out

Resetting Walkthroughs

To see in-app tutorials again:

1. Go to Profile
2. Find Show Tutorials or Reset Walkthroughs
3. Tap to reset
4. Tutorials will appear on next app use

Logging Out

1. Tap Profile icon
2. Tap Sign Out
3. Confirm

Keyboard Shortcuts & Gestures

Common Gestures

Navigation Shortcuts

Getting Help

In-App Support

Tap the ? icon in bottom navigation for:

• Chat with support
• View tutorials
• Access documentation
• Report issues

Contact Information

• Support: support@valuable.app
• Billing: billing@valuable.app

Reporting Issues

1. Tap ? icon
2. Select Report an Issue
3. Describe the problem
4. Include screenshots if helpful
5. Submit

This guide covers Valuable version 2.0. Features and interfaces may vary slightly between iOS and Android.

Updated on: 11/01/2026