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    Getting started

    What does omemo do?

    omemo turns automatically your screenshots into useful cards. Screenshot a school flyer, gift idea, recipe, flight, or contact, and omemo files it, enriches it, and brings it back when you need it.

    Do I need to create an account?

    Yes. An account keeps your screenshots safely backed up and synced across your devices. You can sign up with Apple, Google, or email.

    Is it free?

    omemo is 100% free.

    Which devices work?

    omemo is built for iPhone. iPad support is improving; Android will be available by the end of 2026.

    How do I take my first screenshot?

    Open omemo, allow Photos access, then take a normal screenshot with the Side button + Volume up. omemo will detect it and do the rest ⭐

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    Import & sync

    How do screenshots get into omemo?

    Automatically, in the background. Screenshot a school event poster or a gift idea, and omemo files it before you forget. Your older screenshots will also get pulled from your local device library.

    How far back can I import?

    New users start with a recent window of past screenshots. Invite friends to extend how far back omemo can reach. Nothing is ever deleted.

    Why are some screenshots missing?

    omemo only imports screenshots: not regular photos, selfies, or videos. It also skips duplicates and anything filtered by your privacy settings.

    Can I import screenshots I took before installing omemo?

    Yes, but how far back depends on your invite progress. Go to Profile › History to see your current range.

    Do I need to keep the app open?

    Yes on fresh install. Then background refresh handles new screenshots. For the fastest sync, keep Background App Refresh on in iOS Settings.

    What if I get a new iPhone?

    Sign in with the same account. Your omemo library is in the Cloud, so everything comes back.

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    Privacy & security

    Can omemo see all my photos?

    No. Never. omemo reads only screenshots. Photos, selfies, and videos are ignored before anything leaves your phone.

    Is my data used to train AI?

    No. omemo may use AI models — including large language models — to read your screenshots and turn them into cards, but those models process your content only to return a result to you. They do not retain your screenshots, they are not trained on your data, and the screenshot is not tied to your identity when it is analyzed.

    Do ChatGPT or Gemini see my screenshots?

    omemo may use large language model providers for processing, but any provider we use is bound by contract to handle your screenshots only on our instructions: they cannot keep them, cannot use them to train their models, and do not receive any information that ties a screenshot back to you.

    What about health or banking screenshots?

    Health screenshots are filtered out on your device by default. Wallet and finance screenshots are filtered out too, unless you turn them on in Profile › Sensitive content.

    Where are my screenshots stored?

    Encrypted copies are stored securely in the cloud so you can access them across devices. Originals stay in your iPhone Photos until you clean them.

    Who can see my screenshots?

    Only you. Shared collections are visible only to people you send the link to.

    How do I delete my account and data?

    Go to Profile › Delete account. This permanently removes all your screenshots, collections, and profile data from our servers.

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    What omemo understands

    What kinds of screenshots work best?

    Anything with clear text or a recognizable subject. Books, restaurant menus, product pages, travel bookings, recipes, articles, events, contacts, and more.

    What categories does omemo recognize?

    More than 25 including: Travel, Shopping, Restaurants, Spots, Recipes, News, Events, Movies & TV, Music, Games, Books, Podcasts, Contacts, Finance, Health, Work, Conversations, and more.

    Why was my screenshot miscategorized?

    Screenshots with unusual crops, low resolution, or lots of overlapping text can be harder to read. Tap "Not quite right?" on any card to report it.

    Can omemo read handwritten text?

    Sometimes, but typed text and clear screenshots work much better.

    What languages are supported?

    omemo works in English, French, and Spanish. More languages will come over time.

    Does it work with screenshots from other apps?

    Yes. Instagram, TikTok, X, Pinterest, web pages, emails, messages... if it's a screenshot, omemo can usually understand it.

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    Works with your apps

    Can omemo save contacts to my iPhone?

    Yes. Turn on "Copy contacts to iPhone" in Profile. Screenshot a parent's number from a class chat or a business card, and omemo writes the contact to Contacts without reading your existing address book.

    Can it add events to my calendar?

    Yes. Connect Google Calendar in Profile. Events from screenshots — flights, concerts, appointments — can be added automatically.

    Can it add recipes to Reminders?

    Yes. Turn on "Push lists to Reminders" and omemo can send recipe ingredients or any list straight to Apple Reminders.

    Does omemo need my location?

    Only if you want distance-to-place or nearby notifications. Location is read only while you're in the app unless you opt into background location for nearby alerts.

    Which calendar apps are supported?

    Google Calendar today. Apple Calendar and others are on the roadmap.

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    Smart notifications

    What notifications will I get?

    Helpful nudges about things you saved: price drops, nearby restaurants or spots, and reminders about screenshots you haven't opened yet.

    How do price-drop alerts work?

    If you save a shopping item, omemo watches for price changes and notifies you when it drops meaningfully.

    What are nearby alerts?

    When you're near a restaurant or spot you saved, omemo can ping you so you don't forget. This needs background location, which you can decline.

    Can I turn notifications off?

    Yes. You can manage them in iOS Settings › Notifications › omemo, or in the app's Profile section.

    Will I get spammed?

    No. omemo sends only a few relevant nudges per day. Urgent alerts like price drops are capped so they don't overwhelm you.

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    Collections & sharing

    What is a collection?

    A folder of screenshots grouped around something you want to do: a family trip, a kids' birthday wishlist, a meal-planning recipe list, or restaurants to try.

    What is a smart collection?

    A smart collection gathers matching screenshots automatically when you describe what you want, like "things I saved about Lisbon" or "books to read this winter."

    Can I share a collection?

    Yes. Share a collection as a simple link. Anyone with the link can view it, even if they don't have omemo.

    Can I share a single screenshot?

    Yes. Each card has its own share link.

    Will shared links expire?

    Not by default. You can delete or unshare a collection anytime.

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    Storage & cleaning

    Does omemo free up space on my iPhone?

    Yes. Once screenshots are backed up, omemo can move the originals to your iPhone's Recently Deleted folder in one tap. Great for clearing out a cluttered camera roll. Your cards stay safe in omemo.

    Is the original screenshot deleted forever?

    It goes to Recently Deleted first, so iOS keeps it for about 30 days before permanent removal.

    Will cleaning remove screenshots from omemo?

    No. Your omemo library stays intact. Only the camera-roll copy is removed.

    Can I download a screenshot back to my phone?

    Yes. Open any card and save the original image back to Photos.

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    Account

    How do I change my email or password?

    Go to Profile › Account settings. You can update your email, change your password, or delete your account there.

    Can I use one account on multiple devices?

    Yes. Sign in on each device with the same account. Your library syncs automatically.

    What happens if I delete the app?

    Your data stays in the cloud. Reinstall and sign in to pick up where you left off.

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    Something not working?

    Screenshots aren't importing.

    Make sure omemo has full Photos access and Background App Refresh is on. Also check Profile › Sensitive content — some screenshots may be filtered locally.

    The app feels slow.

    Large first-time imports can take a while. Keep the app open and on Wi-Fi for the fastest sync.

    A card has wrong information.

    Tap "Not quite right?" at the bottom of the card. The team reviews reports to improve accuracy.

    I can't find an old screenshot.

    Use the search tab or check your category filters. If it's outside your import history range, invite a friend to extend it.

    I need more help.

    Contact us at help@omemo.app or through the in-app feedback option in Profile.

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