Scan Receipts & Extract Text
Free, instant, no sign-up
100% client-side processing · No data sent to any server · Unlimited scans
Want to process receipts via API?
Automate receipt processing with AI-powered extraction. Get structured JSON with merchant details, items, totals, and categories. Integrate with your expense management system.
Processing invoices instead? Invoice Parser and Bank Statement Parser are built for that. Or see how Parsli compares to Veryfi and Nanonets.
Why use this receipt scanner
Private & secure
Your receipt is processed entirely in your browser. Files never leave your device.
No sign-up required
Use it instantly in your browser. No account, no email, no nonsense.
Free & unlimited
No limits, no watermarks, no paywalls. Scan as many receipts as you want.
How it works
Upload your receipt
Take a photo or upload a PDF of your receipt. Up to 50 MB.
OCR scans the text
The tool uses optical character recognition to extract all text from your receipt.
Copy or download
Copy the extracted text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.
Note: This tool extracts raw text from receipts using OCR. For structured data like merchant name, items, and totals — try Parsli AI for that.
What this tool extracts
Free text extraction
- ✓All visible text from the receipt
- ✓OCR for photo receipts and scanned images
- ✓Copy to clipboard or download as .txt
- ✓Works with any receipt format
- ✓100% private, runs in your browser
Parsli AI structured extraction
- Merchant name, address, phone number
- Individual items with prices and quantities
- Subtotal, tax, tip, and total amounts
- Payment method and transaction details
- Custom schemas, API, Google Sheets, Zapier
Tips for better receipt scanning
Use good lighting and avoid shadows
Take photos in bright, even lighting. Shadows and glare on glossy receipt paper reduce OCR accuracy significantly.
Flatten the receipt before scanning
Crumpled or curled receipts are harder to read. Flatten the receipt on a surface and hold your camera directly above it.
Scan receipts quickly — thermal paper fades
Most receipts are printed on thermal paper that fades over time. Scan or photograph them as soon as possible for the best results.
Need structured data? Use Parsli AI
If you need merchant name, items, and totals as structured data rather than raw text, Parsli AI handles that automatically with custom schemas.
Perfect for
Small Business Owners
Digitize paper receipts for bookkeeping, tax filing, and expense tracking.
Accountants
Extract receipt text for data entry, expense reports, and audit trails.
Freelancers
Scan receipts on the go to track business expenses and deductions.
Expense Managers
Process employee expense receipts quickly without manual transcription.
Frequently asked questions
Is this receipt scanner really free?
Yes, completely free with no limits. There are no hidden charges, no watermarks, and no sign-up required. We built this as a free utility for the community.
Do you store or upload my receipts?
No. Your receipt is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript and OCR. The file never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. Your data stays 100% private.
What types of receipts work best?
This tool works with any receipt photo or PDF. For best results, use clear, well-lit photos with good contrast. Crumpled, faded, or very small receipts may produce less accurate results.
Does this extract structured data like merchant name and totals?
This free tool extracts raw text from receipts. For structured data — merchant name, items, prices, tax, total, payment method — as JSON, try Parsli AI which uses AI to understand receipt layouts.
Can I scan receipts in languages other than English?
The OCR engine supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more. PDF text extraction works with any language.
What file formats are supported?
You can upload JPEG/JPG images, PNG images, WebP images, and PDF files. Most receipt photos from your phone camera will work great.
What's the difference between this and Parsli AI?
This free tool extracts raw text from receipts using OCR. Parsli AI understands receipt layouts and extracts structured data — merchant, items, prices, tax, total, date — as clean JSON. It also integrates with Google Sheets, Zapier, and 5,000+ apps.
Can I process multiple receipts at once?
This tool processes one receipt at a time. For batch processing hundreds of receipts automatically, try Parsli AI which supports bulk uploads, email forwarding, and API integration.
How accurate is the OCR?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, well-lit photos with good contrast produce the best results (typically 90%+ accuracy). For blurry or low-quality images, Parsli AI uses advanced AI models for significantly higher accuracy.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. This tool works on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Open the page in your mobile browser, take a photo of your receipt, and extract the text instantly.
How to Scan Receipts for Free
Scanning receipts is essential for expense tracking, tax filing, and bookkeeping. Whether you're a freelancer tracking deductions, a business owner managing expenses, or an accountant processing client receipts, a reliable receipt scanner saves hours of manual work.
Most receipt scanning apps require you to upload files to their servers, create an account, or pay for a subscription. This tool is different — it runs entirely in your browser using OCR. Your receipt is processed on your own device and never sent anywhere.
When Do You Need AI-Powered Receipt Processing?
This free tool extracts raw text from receipts. But if you need structured data — merchant name, individual items with prices, tax amounts, totals — you need AI that understands receipt layouts.
Parsli uses Google's Gemini AI to understand receipt structure. You define a schema with the exact fields you want, and the AI extracts structured data from any receipt format. The data flows automatically to Google Sheets, your accounting software, or any app via Zapier.
Free Text Extraction vs Parsli AI Extraction
| Feature | Free Tool | Parsli AI |
|---|---|---|
| Raw text extraction (OCR) | Yes | Yes |
| Structured data (JSON) | No | Yes |
| Merchant & item extraction | No | Yes |
| Photo receipts | Yes (OCR) | Yes (AI) |
| Custom extraction schema | No | Yes |
| Batch processing | No | Yes |
| Expense categorization | No | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free tier + paid plans |
Works everywhere — no install needed
Desktop
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Mobile
iOS, Android
Tablet
iPad, Android tablets
Stop typing out receipt details by hand.
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