How does Curiosa work?
From curious find to cataloged treasure in six simple steps. Cataloging and appraising your oddities has never been easier.
Capture your curiosity
Open the scanner and point your camera at any oddity, antique, or bizarre collectible. Our app works with taxidermy, fossils, medical instruments, skulls, vintage scientific equipment, occult items, and countless other curiosities.
- •Ensure good lighting - natural daylight works best
- •Capture multiple angles for better accuracy
- •Include any labels, markings, or distinguishing features
Upload from gallery
Already have photos? You can also upload images directly from your photo library. Great for items you've photographed at antique shops, estate sales, or auctions.
- •Higher resolution images yield better results
- •Crop out background clutter if possible
- •Multiple photos of the same item improve accuracy
AI analysis begins
Our advanced AI examines your image, comparing it against millions of auction records, museum catalogs, and collector databases. This includes authenticity signals and rarity scoring. Within seconds, it identifies the item and researches its provenance.
- •Analysis typically takes 5-15 seconds
- •Complex items may require additional processing
- •The AI considers age, condition, rarity, and market demand
Receive your appraisal
Get a detailed report including the item's likely identity, historical background, estimated value range, and rarity score from 1-10. Each appraisal includes sources and confidence levels.
- •Value ranges reflect current market conditions
- •Rarity scores factor in auction frequency and uniqueness
- •All estimates are for entertainment, not professional appraisals
Save to your cabinet
Build your personal digital wunderkammer by saving items to your collection. Organize, categorize, and track your curiosities over time. Watch your cabinet grow into a curated museum of the bizarre.
- •All users can save unlimited items
- •Add personal notes to any saved item
- •Organize with categories and tags
Share your discoveries
Share individual finds or your entire cabinet with fellow collectors, on social media, or with friends. Generate beautiful share cards that showcase your most prized curiosities.
- •Custom share images include value and rarity
- •Public cabinet links let others browse your collection
- •Optional password protection for private sharing
Ways to use Curiosa
From attic discoveries to auction research, our AI-powered scanner helps collectors, enthusiasts, and the curious alike.
For Collectors
Index Household Antiques
Catalog your art, furniture, and valuables in one digital cabinet
Pokemon Cards & Trading Cards
Discover what your childhood collection is worth today
Vintage Toys & Action Figures
Value your mint-condition collectibles and nostalgia pieces
Coin & Stamp Collections
Research rarity and track numismatic value over time
For Explorers
Grandparents' Treasures
Uncover the stories behind mysterious family heirlooms
Thrift Shop Finds
Spot hidden gems among the trinkets before you buy
Estate Sale Scouting
Research quickly at auctions before the bidding starts
Flea Market Adventures
Verify authenticity and value on the spot
For Decisions
Art or Kitsch?
Get an unbiased assessment of artistic and market value
Worth Restoring?
Determine if that worn piece justifies the investment
Authentic or Replica?
Identify reproductions before making purchases
Learn moreSell or Keep?
Make informed decisions about your collection's future
Period Correct?
Evaluate if materials and techniques match the claimed era
Learn moreInsurance Ready?
Structure documentation for insurance consideration
Learn moreInherited Collection?
Understand and document what you've inherited
Learn moreFull Appraisal
See how identification, rarity, provenance, and value come together
Learn moreFor Documentation
Insurance Inventory
Create comprehensive records with photos and valuations
Estate Planning
Document collections for wills and inheritance planning
Collection Management
Track your growing cabinet with organized categories
Provenance Research
Build documentation trails for your prized pieces
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