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Receipt Scanner

Extract the store name, date, itemised purchases, and total from a photo of a receipt automatically.

Logging receipts by hand for expense reports or budgeting is tedious, especially with a stack of them from a trip or a shopping run. This free tool reads a receipt photo and extracts the store name, date, each line item with its price, and the final total, so you spend less time retyping and more time reviewing.

How to Use the Receipt Scanner

  1. 1

    Upload your receipt photo

    Drag and drop a photo of the receipt into the box above, or click to browse.

  2. 2

    Let it process

    The tool reads the receipt and pulls out the store, date, itemised purchases, and total.

  3. 3

    Review and download

    Download a text file with the structured details plus the full OCR text for reference.

The tool runs OCR on your receipt photo, then identifies the store name from the top of the receipt, finds a date in common formats, picks out lines that look like purchased items (a description followed by a price), and locates the real final total, correctly distinguishing it from a subtotal line when both appear.

What to Expect from the Results

Receipt formats vary by store and register system, so item detection is best-effort. It handles standard receipt layouts (item, then price, per line) well; unusual formats, handwritten receipts, or very faded thermal-paper printing may result in a shorter item list than the receipt actually has. The full OCR text is always included so nothing is lost.

What You Can Do With the Receipt Scanner

  • Expense reportsExtract the total and date from a business receipt for quick expense logging.
  • Budget trackingPull itemised purchases from a grocery or retail receipt into a spending tracker.
  • Warranty recordsGet a searchable text copy of a purchase receipt for warranty or return purposes.
  • Tax recordsKeep a digital, searchable backup of paper receipts that fade over time.

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Is It Safe to Use the Receipt Scanner Online?

Yes. Files are uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on a secure server, and automatically deleted within 30 minutes. We never share, sell, or reuse your documents, and you do not need to create an account to use this tool.

Receipt Scanner, Frequently Asked Questions

What does the receipt scanner extract?

The store name, the date, each itemised line (description and price), and the final total. The full OCR text is included too.

Does it handle thermal-paper receipts?

Yes, that's a common use case. Faded or low-contrast thermal prints can be harder to read accurately, a clear, well-lit photo gives the best results.

Will it catch every single item?

On a clean, standard receipt layout, yes. On unusual formats it may miss a line here or there, the full extracted text is always included as a backup.

Can I use a photo taken at an angle?

A straight-on, well-lit photo works best. Heavily angled or blurry photos will reduce accuracy.

Is my receipt data private?

Yes. Files are processed over an encrypted connection and automatically deleted within 30 minutes.

Do I need to sign up?

No, you can use this tool without an account. A free account gives you a higher daily processing limit.