Snap Decoder
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Decode your keys in a Snap! Quick decoding tool for locksmiths.
- Rating
- 3.0
- 166 ratings
- Downloads
- 50K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- May 18
- 2022 · v3.0
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About Snap Decoder
Decode your keys in a Snap!
No more fumbling with clumsy calipers and scraps of papers, let Snap Decoder take all the hassle out of decoding keys for you.
Snap Decoder integrates directly with InstaCode Live for Android! Simply open the Find Bitting interface in InstaCode Live for Android, and the SnapDecoder logo will appear in the top right of the menu-bar if the series can be decoded! This allows InstaCode Live for Android users to decode up to 6500 key series!
The app also come pre-loaded with a sample of common key series for non-InstaCode Live for Android users to use, including various single sided, double sided keys, track, channel and laser keys! Key blank references provided for Keyline, Silca, Ilco and JMA key blanks. No need to search for equivalent key blanks online!
Select the key blank of your key, take a quick snap and read the bitting in record time.
Snap Decoder is programmed with proprietary key edge detection algorithms. If your photo is on a plain, white background and in focus, the app will detect all the features of the key and calculate the bitting in seconds.
Sometimes, shadows cause false edges or a locksmith may have filed down the tip of the key. Snap Decoder provides you the tools to rapidly account for these discrepancies and have your key decoded accurately every time.
Then, send the bitting to InstaCode Live for Android to convert the bitting into the code and cut the key in a flash (on one of the InstaCode Live for Android supported key machines).
No more fumbling with clumsy calipers and scraps of papers, let Snap Decoder take all the hassle out of decoding keys for you.
Snap Decoder integrates directly with InstaCode Live for Android! Simply open the Find Bitting interface in InstaCode Live for Android, and the SnapDecoder logo will appear in the top right of the menu-bar if the series can be decoded! This allows InstaCode Live for Android users to decode up to 6500 key series!
The app also come pre-loaded with a sample of common key series for non-InstaCode Live for Android users to use, including various single sided, double sided keys, track, channel and laser keys! Key blank references provided for Keyline, Silca, Ilco and JMA key blanks. No need to search for equivalent key blanks online!
Select the key blank of your key, take a quick snap and read the bitting in record time.
Snap Decoder is programmed with proprietary key edge detection algorithms. If your photo is on a plain, white background and in focus, the app will detect all the features of the key and calculate the bitting in seconds.
Sometimes, shadows cause false edges or a locksmith may have filed down the tip of the key. Snap Decoder provides you the tools to rapidly account for these discrepancies and have your key decoded accurately every time.
Then, send the bitting to InstaCode Live for Android to convert the bitting into the code and cut the key in a flash (on one of the InstaCode Live for Android supported key machines).
What’s new
Version 3.0 · Updated May 18, 2022
Android 12 compatibility updates
User reviews
UPDATE! IT WORKS WITH ANDROID 12! GREAT JOB 👍
Very cool and useful for determining the bitting of a key and having a record of it. (Take a screen shot of the result and there you have it.) Currently it's able to decode just a couple of handfuls of key types, but hoping there will be more soon. One day it may become a true key bitting information power house!
This app saved me from having to throw out a $50 lock cylinder since I didn't have the key code! Thank you so very much to the maker(s) of this app!
Thanks so much for the update it totally saved. Me alot of footwork on the field thanks so mucb
Awesome
Awesome app
Frequently asked questions
What is Snap Decoder?
Snap Decoder is an app that allows users to easily decode their keys by taking a photo of the key.
How does Snap Decoder work?
Snap Decoder uses proprietary key edge detection algorithms to analyze the photo of the key and calculate its bitting in seconds.
Can Snap Decoder decode all types of keys?
Snap Decoder can decode up to 6500 key series when integrated with InstaCode Live for Android. It also comes pre-loaded with a sample of common key series for non-InstaCode Live for Android users.
Are key blank references provided in Snap Decoder?
Yes, Snap Decoder provides key blank references for Keyline, Silca, Ilco, and JMA key blanks, eliminating the need to search for equivalent key blanks online.
What if there are shadows or the key has been filed down?
Snap Decoder provides tools to account for shadows and filed down keys, ensuring accurate decoding every time.
Can Snap Decoder cut the key as well?
Snap Decoder can send the bitting to InstaCode Live for Android, which can then convert the bitting into the code and cut the key on a supported key machine.
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