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Why QuickShot Exists
QuickShot exists for rapid non-salvage inventory and fast soft-contents (clothing) inventory, where the biggest time savings can be made.
Historically, the slowdown in these areas came from the time it takes to manually:
Select the correct category
Type in make/model/brand details
Write a proper description
With QuickShot Inventory and AI, one simple picture can provide all the relevant data.
If make/model/brand aren’t visible in the first image, QuickShot allows you to take a second supporting photo.
This is why QuickShot is so effective for:
Non-salvage contents, where large volumes must be captured quickly
Restorable clothing, where each garment is billed individually
QuickShot eliminates repetitive manual entry and replaces it with a fast, image-driven workflow.
When to Use QuickShot (Best Use Cases)
QuickShot is ideal for any item that requires only one or two photos, such as:
🛁 Bathrooms — toiletries, makeup, grooming items
Perfect for rapid master-bathroom non-salvage capture.
🧸 Kids Rooms — toys, games, accessories
Simple items requiring only a quick single image.
👕 Clothing (for Cleaning / Restoration)
This is one of the best uses of QuickShot because it is the fastest possible workflow for soft contents.
For cleanable clothing (being restored and billed individually):
Brand/make/model are not required
Each garment becomes its own billable cleaning item
Garments are placed into a bill-by-item container, such as a Garment Bag
Take one photo per garment as it goes into the bag
If needed, QuickShot allows a second supporting photo — but usually unnecessary
iCat will automatically generate a full, itemized list of every garment placed into the garment bag.
👕 Clothing (for Non-Salvage)
Clothing declared non-salvage often requires brand/model information:
The first image captures the garment
If the brand/model details are not visible, QuickShot allows a second supporting photo specifically for the label
No third image is supported
This keeps non-salvage clothing fast while ensuring the necessary detail for valuation
📺 Simple Electronics (needing 1–2 photos)
Example: a TV where you need:
1 front photo
1 photo of the model information label
QuickShot supports exactly two images — perfect for items with no damage documentation required.
🔥 High-volume non-salvage rooms
Fire, water, mold, hoarder cleanup — anywhere the majority of items are clearly non-salvage and speed matters.
You Only Choose:
To maintain speed, the user only needs to select:
The room
The container (if applicable) — e.g., a Garment Bag for individually billable clothing
The item status — for non-salvage items, set status to Replacement
iCat processes the rest in the background.
When Not to Use QuickShot
❌ Complex or high-value items requiring multiple angles
Commercial equipment, high-end electronics, etc.
These often need more than two photos.
❌ Items needing detailed documentation to justify non-salvage
Example: a speaker requiring
Front
Label/model info
Damage photos (split corners, crushed surfaces)
These need a regular item entry, not QuickShot.
❌ Flat-fee cleaning boxes
QuickShot creates individual billable line items per image.
Flat-fee cleaning boxes bill per box — so QuickShot cannot be used.
❌ Any scenario needing more than two photos
QuickShot intentionally limits to two images to maintain speed and simplify decision-making.
Why Teams Love QuickShot
Once teams understand how QuickShot works, it becomes a fan favourite because it:
Drastically reduces time on-site
Removes repetitive manual entry
Keeps techs moving during pack-outs
Produces clean, individual billable items instantly
Handles both non-salvage and clothing workflows extremely well
Helps crews maintain speed, consistency, and profitability
QuickShot is built for pure inventory speed — and it shows.