Step 1 — Frame the chart properly
The single biggest driver of output quality is the capture itself. Include 80 to 150 candles: fewer and the model has no structure to read, more and individual candles become too small to measure. Keep the price axis on the right in frame — that is how levels get translated into actual numbers. Keep the timeframe label visible, because a 5-minute read and a daily read of the same shape mean different things.
Step 2 — Decide what to leave on the chart
Everything visible is evidence. Indicator panels like RSI, MACD or volume will be read and used, so leave them if you want them weighed. Your own trend lines and zones will also be read, which is useful when you want a second opinion on your markup — but remove them when you want an unbiased read, otherwise you are partly grading your own homework.
Step 3 — Upload and wait
Drag the image in, or paste it directly from the clipboard. PNG and JPG both work, and a phone photo of a monitor is acceptable if the candles are in focus. Analysis takes about fifteen seconds.
Step 4 — Read the output in the right order
| Read this | Before deciding |
|---|---|
| Structure and bias | Does it match what you saw? If not, stop and find out why. |
| Key levels | Check each level against the axis yourself. |
| Invalidation / stop | This is the most useful line in the whole output. |
| Entry zone and targets | Only once the three above hold up. |
| Risk warnings | Treat a “no clean setup” verdict as a real answer. |
Five mistakes that ruin a read
- Cropping the price axis, so levels come back as shapes instead of prices.
- Zooming into ten candles — there is no structure left to analyse.
- Screenshotting a chart mid-load, with candles still rendering.
- Dark theme with very low contrast, where wicks disappear into the background.
- Asking for a verdict on a sideways, low-volume chart and accepting an invented one.
What it does not do
A screenshot is a moment, not a feed. The model does not know what printed after the capture, does not see order book depth, and does not know your account size. It compresses the time between opening a chart and having a structured view of it. Position sizing stays with you — see our risk-reward guide and the accuracy guide.
Try it with one screenshot
No account needed for your first analysis. Upload a chart and read the plan in about fifteen seconds.
Analyze a chart freeFrequently asked questions
Can AI analyze a chart from a screenshot?
Yes. A vision-capable model reads the image directly and returns instrument type, timeframe, trend structure, support and resistance levels, visible indicators, candlestick patterns and a trade plan with entry, stop loss and targets. Trade Eyes returns this in roughly fifteen seconds.
What makes a good chart screenshot for AI analysis?
Capture the full price panel with the axis labels visible, include 80 to 150 candles, keep the timeframe label in frame, and avoid cropping the right edge. Remove drawings you do not want the model to weigh, and keep any indicator panels you do want considered.
Which platforms can I screenshot from?
Any of them. TradingView, MetaTrader 4 and 5, Binance, Bybit, Interactive Brokers, Thinkorswim, a broker mobile app or a phone photo of a screen all work, because the model reads pixels rather than a data feed.
Does the AI need the ticker name?
No, but it helps. Without a visible symbol the model still reads structure and levels correctly; with the symbol in frame it can also apply market-specific context such as typical session behaviour in forex or gap behaviour in stocks.
Do I need an account to try it?
No. Trade Eyes allows one analysis without signing up. An account adds saved history and additional free tokens.