Brief overview
PhotoSolve is a smart, image-first learning assistant designed to support students, researchers, and teachers. It converts photos of coursework into clear answers and step-by-step explanations, helping users not only get solutions but also understand the reasoning behind them. The service is offered as a smartphone application and as a Chrome extension so it can be used on the go or directly within a browser.
Core capabilities
- A purpose-built image interpretation engine that specializes in photo-based school and research problems
- Cross-platform access via a mobile app and a browser extension for immediate use
- Scanning support for handwritten notes, printed textbooks, and web-based materials
- Focus on teaching comprehension, not just giving answers, with detailed walk-throughs
- Rapid, accurate replies to user questions to speed up study sessions
- Built-in privacy protections including a “Stealth Mode” that minimizes data exposure and blocks trackers
- Companion website features such as flashcard creation, interactive quizzes, and automated summaries based on uploaded content
How it supports learning
Rather than simply supplying a final result, PhotoSolve breaks problems down and explains the steps involved. That approach helps users build transferable skills—so learners can tackle similar questions independently later. The combination of visual input and verbal explanations suits a variety of study styles, from visual learners who prefer screenshots to those who like written walkthroughs.
Privacy and user controls
Protecting personal data is a priority. Stealth Mode reduces the amount of information retained and prevents third-party trackers from collecting usage signals. Users can control what gets uploaded, review or delete saved materials, and limit sharing options to keep study content private.
Tutoor.com — the web complement
The associated site, Tutoor.com, extends the mobile/browser experience with study tools that are generated from the same uploaded resources. On the site, you can:
- Generate sets of flashcards to drill key concepts
- Launch short quizzes to test retention and track progress
- Produce concise summaries that capture the main points of long pages or notes
Technical notes and ideal use cases
PhotoSolve uses a specialized model tuned for interpreting images of educational content (diagrams, equations, text). That makes it particularly effective for subjects with visual components—math, chemistry, physics, and annotated diagrams—but it also supports general reading comprehension and research tasks. It’s helpful for quick homework checks, study-session review, or when preparing materials for lessons or tutoring.
Getting started
Install the mobile app on your phone or add the Chrome extension to your browser. Point the camera or capture a screenshot of the material you want help with, submit the question, and receive an explanation tailored to the photographed content. Use the website to create study sets and track learning progress over time.
Technical
- Web App
- Full