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About
EzGrader by SoftPro is a specialized desktop application designed for philatelists and stamp collectors who need accurate, objective grading of their stamps. By scanning a stamp against a black background, EzGrader's image-analysis engine measures margin widths and calculates centering to assign industry-standard grades such as Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), and Extremely Fine (XF). Once grading is complete, users can print an official eGrade™ Certificate of Centering, providing documented proof of a stamp's quality — invaluable when buying, selling, or insuring a collection. The software supports drag-and-drop batch processing of multiple stamp images at once, making it efficient for large collections. EzGrader helps collectors find stamps with unusually wide or perfectly centered margins, giving them a competitive advantage when bidding at auction or evaluating seller claims. It is used by the Philatelic Foundation as well as expert philatelists and stamp organizations globally. Key use cases include pre-purchase verification, collection cataloguing, auction preparation, and dispute resolution over stamp grades. At a one-time price of $79.99, a free demo is available before purchase. EzGrader pairs well with SoftPro's broader suite of philatelic tools including EzStamp, EzCoin, and AlbumGen.
Key Features
- Automatic Centering Analysis: Scans stamp images against a black background and calculates margin ratios to objectively determine centering quality.
- Industry-Standard Grading: Assigns recognized philatelic grades — Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (XF) — based on measured centering data.
- eGrade™ Certificate Printing: Generates and prints an official Certificate of Centering/eGrade™ for any stamp, providing documented proof of quality.
- Batch Drag & Drop Processing: Supports dragging and dropping multiple stamp images at once for efficient grading of large collections.
- Margin Hunting: Helps collectors identify stamps with exceptionally wide or perfectly centered margins within a collection.
Use Cases
- Verifying a stamp's true centering grade before placing a bid at auction to avoid overpaying for misrepresented stamps.
- Documenting the quality of stamps in a personal collection by printing eGrade™ certificates for each item.
- Identifying the most perfectly centered stamps within a large collection to prioritize for sale or showcase.
- Providing objective grading evidence when selling stamps online to build buyer trust and justify pricing.
- Supporting philatelic research and expert appraisal workflows at foundations and professional philatelic organizations.
Pros
- Objective, Documented Grading: Removes subjectivity from stamp grading by using image measurement, and produces a printable certificate as evidence.
- Competitive Auction Advantage: Knowing the true grade before bidding helps collectors avoid overpaying and spot undergraded bargains.
- Trusted by Philatelic Experts: Used by the Philatelic Foundation and professional philatelic organizations, lending credibility to the grading output.
Cons
- One-Time Paid Purchase: Priced at $79.99 with no free tier beyond the demo, which may be a barrier for casual collectors.
- Desktop-Only Application: Available only as a Windows desktop app; there is no web or mobile version for on-the-go grading.
- Requires a Quality Scanner: Accurate grading depends on a clean, high-resolution scan against a black background — results may vary with poor scanning setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EzGrader determine a stamp's grade?
EzGrader analyzes a scanned image of your stamp placed against a black background, measures the margins on all sides, calculates the centering ratio, and maps it to standard philatelic grades such as F, VF, or XF.
What is an eGrade™ certificate?
An eGrade™ certificate is a printable document EzGrader produces that formally records the measured centering data and assigned grade of a specific stamp — useful for documentation, sales listings, and insurance purposes.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, SoftPro offers a free demo version of EzGrader that you can try before purchasing the full software for $79.99 US.
Can I grade multiple stamps at once?
Yes. EzGrader supports drag-and-drop of multiple stamp images simultaneously, making it efficient for grading an entire collection in one session.
Who uses EzGrader professionally?
EzGrader is used by the Philatelic Foundation, professional stamp experts, auction bidders, and philatelic organizations around the world as a trusted centering verification tool.
