FAQ | The Stamp Analyser

Can I analyze Stamp pairs, blocks, or strips, or stamps with parts of their sheet margins?

Yes, you can. Click here to see how.

Can I reset the Stamp Analyser and return to the Startup screen?

Yes, you can. The procedure is described in the Operatoring Manual. click here for the description.

Does the Stamp Analyser run on a Windows Or Andriod Platform?

The Stamp Analyser is designed for the Mac, Windows PC and IOS devices ( iPad , iPhone, iPod) running iOS 7 and higher. Android not yet available

How can I copy Images from web Pages?

For details click here

How to use the rakium QR code & take photos of Stamps.

The use of the QR code has been deprecated as of version 9. If your IOS device runs IOS 10 or higher, we recommend you update the Stamp Analyser and click here for the new procedure.

I am running the Stamp Analyser on a Mac with a retina display. The images are not displayed as expected.

Try opening the Stamp Analyser application using Low Resolution mode as follows:

Quit the application if it is currently open.

In the Finder, choose Applications from the Go menu.

In the Applications folder that opens, click the application’s icon so it is highlighted.

Choose Get Info from the File menu.

Place a checkmark next to “Open in Low Resolution” to enable Low Resolution mode.

Close the window and double click the Application to reopen it.

Scanning Images and DPI?

Click here for the detailed procedure on Scanning.

Check this site for a insight into DPI http://www.dpiphoto.eu/dpi.htm

The perforation result seems to be incorrect for images downloaded from the web?

The result given by the Stamp Analyser is probably correct based on the DPI of the image download from the web.The reason you are seeing a result different from the expect value is that the DPI of most web images is normally set to an arbitrary value of 72. This number does not correspond to the DPI at which the original image was scanned. For accurate results the DPI at which the stamp was scanned must be known. If the DPI is not known then the perforation & stamp frame measurements will be incorrect. The determination of the centering information is not effected, as this is a relative value and does not depend on the DPI. Click here for for more details on scanning your stamps.

What is the Rakium QR code used for?

The use of the QR code has been deprecated as of version 9. We now use coins as a reference, instead of the QR code.

The Rakium QR code is used when photographing stamps. Its purpose is to allow the Stamp Analyser to calculate the DPI of the photographed stamps.

When a stamp is photographed by itself, the Stamp Analyser will accurately calculate the margins widths and the stamp grade. To get an accurate value of the perforations and frame dimensions, the stamp has to be photographed with the QR code.

When was Rakium Inc. Established?

Rakium Inc. is a software development and consulting company. It is located in Hudson, Quebec, Canada. It was established in 2007.

The Stamp Analyser was developed in part with exclusive rights granted by the holder of the US patent No. 5,018,207.

Where Can I get the Stamp Analyser from?

You can download it by clicking on one of the links below

PC/Windows 10

iPad & iPhone

Mac

Where to get the rakium QR code.

The use of the QR code has been deprecated as of version 9. We now use coins as a reference, instead of the QR code. If your IOS device runs IOS 10 or higher, we recommend you update the Stamp Analyser.

You can get the Rakium QR code from here.