Find something worth keeping.
Foundform is a field archive for the design you encounter in the real world. Here you'll find answers to common questions and ways to get help.
What is Foundform?
Foundform lets you collect pieces of visual culture — tickets, labels, stickers, typography, packaging, signs, printed ephemera and other objects you encounter.
Capture or import an object, isolate it using perspective and cutout tools, preserve multiple views and organize it into collections.
Where is my archive stored?
Your Foundform archive is stored locally on your device. Foundform does not require an account or upload your archive to a Foundform server.
Removing the app may also remove locally stored Foundform data. Keep exported copies of anything you need outside the app.
Why does Foundform request camera access?
Camera access is used when you choose to capture a new object directly in Foundform. Foundform does not access the camera in the background.
Why does Foundform request access to Photos?
Photo access is used when you choose to import an existing photograph or save compatible exported images to your photo library.
Why does Foundform request my location?
Location is optional. If enabled, Foundform can attach the place where an object was found to its metadata.
You can use Foundform without providing location access, and location information can be edited or removed from your finds.
How does scale calibration work?
Scale is optional. For a flat object, you can mark two points and enter the real-world distance between them. Foundform uses that reference to calculate the physical dimensions of the specimen.
Scale accuracy depends on the source image, perspective correction and the accuracy of the reference measurement. It should be treated as a design and reference tool rather than a precision measuring instrument.
Can I export my finds?
Yes. Foundform can export specimens for use outside the app, including images with transparent backgrounds where supported.
Calibrated specimens can also be exported using their physical scale and a selected DPI, making them useful in graphic design and reference workflows.
Something isn't working.
If you encounter a bug, include a short description of what happened, what you expected to happen, and your iPhone or iPad model and iOS version when contacting support.