Question 1

How does AI wood identification work?

Accepted Answer

Our AI wood identification uses a trained machine learning model (EfficientNet-B0) to analyze photos of wood grain patterns, color, and texture. The model was trained on thousands of verified wood species images and can identify over 500 species with high accuracy. Simply upload a clear photo of the wood's face grain or end grain.

Question 2

What kind of photo works best for wood identification?

Accepted Answer

For best results, take a photo in good lighting showing the wood grain clearly. Face grain (the flat surface) usually works better than end grain. Avoid photos that are blurry, too dark, or have glare. Include enough surface area to show the grain pattern - at least 4x4 inches is ideal.

Question 3

How accurate is the wood species identification?

Accepted Answer

Our AI provides confidence scores with each identification. High confidence (above 80%) typically indicates accurate identification. Lower scores suggest the wood may be difficult to identify from the photo alone. Factors affecting accuracy include photo quality, wood condition, and species similarity.

Question 4

How many free identifications do I get?

Accepted Answer

You can try 5 free identifications without creating an account. Creating a free account gives you 30 identifications per month. For unlimited identifications, upgrade to our Pro plan at $9.99/month.

Question 5

Can I identify wood from furniture or finished pieces?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but accuracy may be reduced if the wood has heavy stain, paint, or finish that obscures the natural grain. Unfinished or lightly finished wood provides the best identification results. If possible, find an area where the natural grain is visible.

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