Bulk Uploading (ZIP Files)
Upload hundreds of cards at once using ZIP files. Ideal for dealers and high-volume sellers.
Overview
For high-volume card sellers, RocketVault supports bulk ZIP upload — letting you upload hundreds or even thousands of card images in a single operation. The system processes ZIP files up to 2 GB using streaming technology that handles large batches reliably.
On Mobile?
For batch scanning cards with your phone camera, check out the Multi-Card Scan feature instead. It's designed for mobile use — no file management needed. See the Multi-Card Capture guide.
Preparing Your ZIP File
Organize Your Images
Place all your card images in a single folder. For best results, use the naming convention:
cardname_F.jpgfor front imagescardname_B.jpgfor back images
RocketVault automatically pairs fronts and backs based on matching names (before the _F or _B suffix).
Create the ZIP
Select all images and compress them into a .zip file. Most operating systems let you right-click and select "Compress" or "Send to → Compressed folder."
Pro Tip
Keep your filenames simple and consistent. Avoid special characters or very long names. A pattern like 20250227-001_F.jpg works great for batch scans.
Uploading the ZIP
Go to Upload
Navigate to the Upload page from the sidebar.
Select Your ZIP File
Drag your ZIP file into the upload zone, or click to browse. RocketVault detects ZIP files automatically and switches to batch processing mode.
Monitor Progress
A progress panel shows:
- Extraction progress — How many images have been extracted from the ZIP
- Processing progress — How many cards have been identified
- Success/failure counts — Real-time status of each card
You can navigate away from the page — processing continues in the background.
Review Results
Once complete, check the Processing History section on the Upload page to see a summary. Failed cards can be reprocessed individually or in bulk.
Batch Size Guidelines
| Plan | Max Cards/Batch | Max ZIP Size |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 50 | 500 MB |
| Collector | 200 | 1 GB |
| Seller | 500 | 1.5 GB |
| Power Seller | 1,000 | 2 GB |
| Pro | Unlimited | 2 GB |
Reprocessing Failed Cards
If some cards fail during batch processing:
- Go to the Upload page
- Click Processing History
- Find the batch with failures
- Click Reprocess Failed to retry only the unsuccessful cards
Note
Common failure reasons include corrupted images, unsupported file formats within the ZIP, or extremely low-resolution photos. Check the error details for each failed card.
Best Practices
- Consistent naming — Use a pattern like
YYYYMMDD-NNNN_F/B.jpgfor easy sorting - Reasonable batch sizes — While RocketVault handles large ZIPs, processing time scales with batch size. For fastest feedback, keep batches under 200 cards.
- One card per image — Don't photograph multiple cards in one image
- Good lighting — Batch scan setups benefit from consistent, even lighting
Related Guides
Uploading Cards
Learn how to upload card images individually using drag-and-drop, the file browser, or your phone camera.
Multi-Card Capture
Batch scan multiple cards from your phone camera. Take all your photos, then review and process them in one go.
AI Card Identification
How RocketAI automatically identifies your cards, extracts metadata, and detects parallels and variants.
Inventory Management
Browse, filter, sort, and manage your card inventory. Bulk operations, status management, and organization tools.