Free AI Receipt Scanner
This AI-powered receipt scanner uses Tesseract.js optical character recognition (OCR) to read your receipt photos and automatically extract merchant names, dates, item lists, totals, tax amounts, and payment methods. It then categorizes each expense into common categories like Meals, Groceries, Transportation, and more — all without uploading your data to any server.
Who Is This For?
Freelancers tracking business expenses, small business owners preparing for tax season, or anyone who wants to digitize a shoebox of receipts. Upload a batch of receipt photos, let the OCR do its work, correct any mistakes, and export a clean CSV for Excel or Google Sheets, or a formatted PDF report for your accountant.
How Does the OCR Work?
We use Tesseract.js, the most widely-used open-source OCR engine, running entirely in your browser. Your receipt images are analyzed locally — nothing is sent to any server. The engine recognizes printed text from photos and extracts it as digital text, which our parser then analyzes for key receipt fields.
Tips for Better Results
- Use clear, well-lit photos with the receipt flat and unfolded
- Crop out unnecessary background before uploading
- Higher resolution images produce better OCR accuracy
- You can always edit any field after scanning if the OCR misreads something
- Use the manual entry option for receipts that are too faded or crumpled to scan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data private?
Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and Tesseract.js. Your receipt images and extracted data are never uploaded to any server. Nothing leaves your device.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and HEIC (iPhone photos). On mobile devices, you can also capture a new photo directly from your camera. PDF receipts with embedded images are also supported.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-contrast printed receipts typically achieve 90%+ accuracy. Faded thermal receipts or handwritten text may be less accurate. All fields are editable so you can correct any mistakes.
Can I scan multiple receipts at once?
Yes. Upload as many receipt images as you want and they will all be processed in batch mode with a progress indicator. Results appear in a single table you can sort, edit, and export.
What export formats are available?
You can download your expense data as a CSV file (compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and most accounting software), a formatted PDF report with category summaries, or copy the table directly to your clipboard.