Scan a receipt with local OCR

Receipt capture helps turn a clear printed English receipt image into editable bill items. The recognition worker and language model are bundled with the plugin and run on the user’s device, with no external OCR API. The server validates the image and enforces the capture allowance. Recognition is an aid to data entry, not a guarantee that every character, total or item was read correctly.

Prepare a suitable image

Use a JPEG, PNG or WebP image within the displayed file and pixel limits. Crop tightly around the item list and charges, keeping the image upright, sharp and evenly lit. Remove names, card numbers, loyalty details and unrelated content before upload where possible. PDF, SVG and other document formats are not supported by this image feature. A very large photograph can consume substantial browser memory even when compressed. Resize it sensibly before scanning on a phone. Handwriting, crumpled paper, unusual fonts, faded printing, multiple columns and non-English receipts can reduce accuracy. Use manual entry when the image cannot support a reliable review.

Run the local recognition

Sign in, open Create and find Turn a receipt into a reviewed bill. Select the image and choose whether to retain an encrypted copy temporarily. Retention is off by default. The selected workspace determines which owner’s shared capture pool applies. Accepted images consume one capture credit; retrying an identical active job is deduplicated rather than charged again. Choose Read receipt on this device. The first scan loads the local English model and can take longer than later interface actions. Keep the page open while recognition runs. No external model credential is needed. A blocked local worker, unsupported browser capability or memory shortage can stop recognition without preventing manual bill entry.

Review every extracted field

The review area shows recognized text and editable candidate items. Remove headers or duplicate charges, correct names and prices, add missing items and check the three-letter currency code. The currency is not reliably inferred from a symbol. Review tax and tip against the actual receipt’s calculation basis. A detected total is only a comparison prompt. The parser can miss item rows or mistake a total for another amount. Confirm the explicit review checkbox only after checking the original. Use reviewed items in the bill builder, then compare the builder’s calculation before creating the actual bill action.

Recover from a failed scan

Try one clearer crop if the image is readable to a person but not the worker. Do not keep submitting a poor image just to exhaust the monthly allowance. Active jobs can be found in Account, and retained temporary copies can be downloaded or deleted there. The capture feature does not verify authenticity, track settlement or collect payment. A reviewed bill is separate content with its own visibility. Deleting a temporary receipt does not automatically delete a bill created from its items. Review both records when responding to a privacy request.

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