You can show BrainBoost a problem instead of typing it. On iPhone the Scan tab uses the camera. On any device you can attach photos and files to a chat message.
Scan a problem on iPhone
- Open the Scan tab. The first time, tap Allow Camera.
- Pick a subject chip if you like (General, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounting, History, English, Psychology, or Statistics). It helps the answer use the right method.
- Hold the phone flat over the page and tap the shutter. Use the flashlight in dim light, or choose Photo library to use a picture you already took.
- Drag the crop box around one problem, then tap Done cropping. Tap Skip crop to keep the whole photo, or Discard photo to try again.
- Read the step-by-step solution. Tap Ask a follow-up to continue in AI Chat about any step.
Tips for a clean scan
- Use even light and avoid shadows across the page.
- Crop to one problem. A crowded page leads to misreads.
- Check that the problem was read correctly before studying the solution. One wrong exponent changes the answer.
Attach photos and files in AI Chat
- In AI Chat, tap + in the composer.
- Choose Photos for images, or Add files for PDFs, documents, and study sheets. On iPhone, Camera takes a new photo.
- Type what you want to know about the attachment, for example "Explain question 3" or "Summarize this chapter," and send.
On the web there is no camera option; take the photo with your phone or upload a file from your computer.
Limits
Free accounts can send up to 5 messages with attachments a day, with up to 3 photos and 3 files per message. Premium raises that to 100 a day, with up to 6 photos and 6 files per message. Each message with attachments uses one of your daily AI uses.
Still stuck?
Email thebrainboostsupport@gmail.com with what you tried, your device, and a screenshot if you can. You can also check the FAQ.