Frequently asked questions
Answers about scanning, OCR, organizing, search, exports, plans and your data. For a walkthrough, see how ScanMyReceipt works; for plan limits and billing, see ScanMyReceipt pricing.
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Common questions
What is ScanMyReceipt?
ScanMyReceipt is a mobile receipt scanner and receipt organizer for freelancers, 1099 workers, self-employed professionals, and small businesses. It helps you scan receipts, capture expense details, organize records, find receipts quickly, and export them when you need them.
What does ScanMyReceipt do?
ScanMyReceipt follows a simple workflow: scan paper or digital receipts, automatically extract useful details, organize them with categories and tags, search your library, and export PDF, CSV, Excel, or ZIP reports.
Can ScanMyReceipt scan paper receipts?
Yes. Use your phone camera to capture paper receipts. The original image is saved with the extracted merchant, date, total and other details.
Can I scan digital or emailed receipts?
Yes. Save the emailed or in-app receipt as an image or take a screenshot, then upload it from your gallery. Paper and digital receipts end up in the same searchable library.
Does ScanMyReceipt use OCR?
Yes. ScanMyReceipt uses OCR (optical character recognition) to help extract merchant, date, total, tax, payment information, and line items when they appear on the receipt.
Can I search my receipts?
Yes. Search and filter by merchant, product, amount, date, category, tags, notes, and payment method.
Can I organize receipts by category?
Yes. Add categories, custom tags, and notes so your receipt library stays organized by client, project, or expense type.
Can I export my receipts?
Yes. ScanMyReceipt supports PDF, CSV, Excel, and ZIP exports.
Can I export receipts to Excel?
Yes. You can export receipt and expense records to Excel, as well as PDF, CSV, and ZIP.
Can ScanMyReceipt help organize receipts for taxes?
Yes. Many people use ScanMyReceipt to keep tax receipts and business expense records organized throughout the year, then export them for tax preparation or their accountant. ScanMyReceipt does not provide tax advice or determine deductibility.
Is ScanMyReceipt accounting software?
No. ScanMyReceipt focuses on receipt scanning, organization, search, and export. It is designed for people who need receipts organized and accessible—not a complicated corporate expense-management platform.
Is ScanMyReceipt suitable for freelancers?
Yes. Freelancers can scan business receipts, track expenses without heavy accounting software, and export records when needed.
Is ScanMyReceipt suitable for 1099 workers?
Yes. 1099 workers and independent contractors can organize receipts and business expenses throughout the year so records are ready when tax time arrives.
Is ScanMyReceipt suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Small businesses can create a simple digital receipt management workflow: scan, organize, search, and export.
Does ScanMyReceipt provide tax advice?
No. ScanMyReceipt helps you organize and manage receipt records. It does not determine whether an expense is deductible and does not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your situation.
Is ScanMyReceipt free?
Yes. ScanMyReceipt is free to download. The Free plan includes 20 receipt scans per calendar month with full features — OCR, search, tags, categories, and export. Pro and Business plans only raise the monthly scan quota.
Does ScanMyReceipt work offline?
Yes. Receipts save locally first and sync when you are back online. Your library and search stay available offline; new OCR scans need a connection.
Where is my data stored and who processes it?
Receipts save on your phone first and sync to your account. Your login, receipt details and receipt images are stored with Supabase, and PowerSync keeps your phone and account in sync. Receipt images are sent to Google Gemini only to read fields such as merchant, date, total and tax. Apple or Google handle billing, with RevenueCat tracking your plan. These providers may process data in the United States or other countries; the privacy policy has the details.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Settings and tap Delete account (you need to be online). This deletes your account, receipt images, receipt details, tags and notes. Deleting the account doesn't cancel a store subscription, so cancel that first under Manage subscription. If you can't use the app, email support from your account's email address with the subject "Delete ScanMyReceipt account". Export a ZIP first if you want to keep a copy of your receipts.
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