Turn Receipts Into Searchable Digital Records

Automatic capture, human review

Good receipt OCR reduces typing without pretending every scan is perfect. Capture the receipt, review the extracted fields, adjust anything that needs a fix, then save the record with categories and tags.

• Extracted fields include: merchant, date, total, tax, payment information, individual line items
• Works with camera scans and gallery uploads
• Original images stay attached to the extracted data

Why searchable records matter

Once details are captured, you can find receipts by merchant, amount, date, or category instead of guessing which photo is the right one. That is the difference between a scanner app and a usable expense library.

• Search by merchant and product names, date ranges, amount, category, custom tags, notes, payment method
• Filter before exporting PDF, CSV, Excel, or ZIP
• Keep year-round records ready for review

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 advice about your specific situation.

Related pages

• Receipt scanner
• Receipt organizer
• Receipt export
• How it works

Receipt OCR FAQ

What is receipt OCR?

OCR (optical character recognition) reads text from a receipt image so key details can be captured automatically instead of typed by hand.

What fields can ScanMyReceipt extract?

When details appear on the receipt, ScanMyReceipt helps capture merchant, date, total, tax, payment information, individual line items. You can review and edit anything before saving.

Does OCR replace keeping the receipt image?

No. ScanMyReceipt preserves the original receipt image along with the extracted data so you keep both the record and the supporting photo.