Built for physical media and book collectors

Physical Media & Book Catalog App Keep what you love. Track what you have.

Streaming licenses expire and servers go dark, but your physical collection belongs to you forever. ShelvesAI is built for collectors who value having books, records, films, and games in their homes. Simply photograph your shelves to catalog what you own, without typing titles or pulling down cases to hunt for barcodes.

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Turn your collection into a digital catalog with just a photo.

Built for your entire archiveBooks · Vinyl Records · 4K UHDs & Blu-rays · Video Games · Memorabilia

Your personal archive on the go.

Whether you are browsing a crate at a weekend record fair or checking your shelves from a bookstore aisle, your collection travels with you. Quickly search what you own, avoid accidental duplicate purchases, and share your library with friends or fellow collectors.

How it works

Photograph your shelves as they sit
Leave your books, records, and games right where they belong. Simply aim your camera at your bookcase, media tower, or storage crate to capture a whole row in one shot.
Visual recognition matches your titles
ShelvesAI reads the visible text along your spines and matches it against extensive cultural media databases. Titles, creators, cover art, and edition details populate automatically.
Search, organize, and enjoy what you own
Find any item in seconds by title, creator, format, or genre. Keep your collection private for your own peace of mind, or share your favorite shelves with other collectors.

A customized ShelvesAI bookshelf with reordered spines, face-out covers, and decorative accents between the books

View your collection your way

Whether you want a quick inventory view to check details in a flash, or a rich visual space that looks like your real home, ShelvesAI adapts to how you like to browse.

Quick inventory or visual shelves
Switch between a fast, scannable list view when you need immediate details, and a visual shelf display that mirrors your room.
Arrange it your way
Slide titles into any order that suits you, whether you organize by series, color, creator, or personal favorites.
Feature your actual copies
Turn beloved titles face-out and feature your own photos of your items so your well-loved copies look like your copies.
Add personal touches
Place digital companions like lamps and houseplants on your shelves to give your digital library the same cozy feeling as your home.

Every collection has a home

Collecting is better together.

ShelvesAI is more than a catalog. It's a place to share what you love and find people who care about the same things.

Share what you love

Make any shelf public so friends and collectors can browse it. Your curation is worth showing off.

Find your people

Connect with collectors who share your specific passions, from vinyl enthusiasts and book lovers to retro game archivists.

Discover through others

Explore public shelves for inspiration and find your next favorite read, record, or film through real collections.

Questions & Answers

Common questions from collectors

How does ShelvesAI catalog shelves from a photo?

ShelvesAI uses computer vision to read visible spine typography and cover art directly from your photo. It then references public media databases to match the title and automatically pull in author or artist details, release years, cover art, and formats.

Can ShelvesAI identify older books or vintage records without barcodes?

Yes. Because ShelvesAI reads spine and cover text rather than relying on barcodes, it can identify vintage books, classic vinyl pressings, and retro video game cartridges that were released before barcodes became standard.

Can I view my collection as a clean list or only as a visual shelf?

You can do both. ShelvesAI gives you the flexibility to switch between a quick, scannable inventory view for fast lookups and an aesthetic visual shelf view complete with customized ordering and face-out covers.

How does ShelvesAI help me avoid buying duplicate items?

Your entire catalog lives on your phone. When you are standing in a bookstore, thrift shop, or record fair, you can search your library in seconds to confirm whether you already own a specific title or edition.

Is my collection data private?

Your collection is private by default and visible only to you. If you want to share a particular shelf with friends or the community, you can choose to make that shelf public at any time.

Give your physical collection a digital home.

Retire the messy spreadsheets and forgotten notes. Start cataloging what you have today, and keep your physical media organized for good.