Receipt OCR API
Turn receipts into data in seconds with our fast, accurate, and developer-friendly Receipt OCR API. Perfect for apps, expense platforms, and business tools needing accurate, clean JSON output.
Extract Key Receipt Data Instantly
Our Receipt OCR API quickly converts scanned or photographed receipts into structured data with just one API call.
Save time, reduce data entry errors, and process thousands of receipts automatically.
- Works on: Thermal receipts, digital scans, mobile photos, and more.
- Supports: JPG, PNG, PDF, and other image formats.
Automatically extract the following:
- Merchant Name
- Merchant Address
- Merchant Phone Number
- Merchant Website or URL
- Date of Purchase
- Time of Purchase
- Receipt Number / Invoice ID
- Payment Method (e.g., Cash, Credit Card)
- Last 4 Digits of Card Number
- Tax Rate
- Tax Amount
- Subtotal
- Total Amount
- Currency Type
- Discounts
- Applied
- Coupons
- Loyalty Program Info
- Item Names / Product Descriptions
- Item Quantity
- Item Unit Price
- Item Total Price
- Category of Item (e.g., Grocery, Electronics)
- Cashier Name or ID
- Store or Register ID
- Location Coordinates (if embedded)
- Loyalty Points Earned or Used
- VAT / GST Breakdown
- Barcodes or QR Codes on the Receipt
- Return Policy or Warranty Info
- Signature (if scanned from paper receipts)
- And more
Why Use the Receipt OCR API?
Here’s why businesses rely on the receipt OCR software:
Reduce Manual Work and Save Time
With the API, businesses can automatically extract text from receipts in seconds, eliminating the need for typing, sorting, or formatting, and allowing more time for other efficient tasks.
Improve Accuracy and Reduce Human Error
Avoid the mistakes that come with manual entry or blurry receipts. With the API, text can be extracted from even crumpled or faded receipts.
Flexible Enough for All Platforms
Use the API to efficiently serve a large audience and hit your goals. Easily handle anywhere from 10 to 10,000 receipts per day without compromising speed or performance.
Get Clean, Structured JSON
Every receipt is turned into well-organized JSON, ready to plug into apps, dashboards, or databases.
Snap. Send. Extracted. Get Receipt Text in Seconds.
No need to reformat or pre-process your files. Just upload and extract.
Image formats:
JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Document files:
Scanned PDFs, camera scans
Input quality:
Low-light, wrinkled, faded, or tilted receipts are supported
Language:
English receipts supported (multi-language coming soon)
The Receipt OCR API is built for easy integration into apps and websites, making it ideal for businesses. But it's also flexible enough for anyone to start using right away with our simple tool.
How the Receipt OCR API Works?
The OCR Receipt Scanner API works in just a few easy steps:
Upload the Receipt
Upload the image of the receipt in the accepted formats.
OCR Text Extraction
Our advanced optical character recognition engine analyzes the image and extracts the printed, handwritten, or typed text.
GROCERY MART
123 Main Street, Anytown
Tel: (555) 123-4567
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Milk 1gal $3.99
Bread $2.49
Eggs (12) $3.29
Apples 1lb $2.99
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Subtotal $12.76
Tax (8%) $1.02
Total $13.78
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Date: 05/15/2023 10:23 AM
Cashier: John
Receipt #: GR-5678
Thank you for shopping with us!
Receive Clean JSON Output
You’ll see the full extracted text, line by line, exactly as it appears in your image. Businesses can get structured data in JSON format.
{ "success": true, "data": { "merchant": "GROCERY MART", "date": "2023-05-15", "time": "10:23 AM", "receipt_id": "GR-5678", "total": 13.78, "subtotal": 12.76, "tax": 1.02, "tax_rate": 0.08, "items": [ { "name": "Milk 1gal", "price": 3.99 }, { "name": "Bread", "price": 2.49 }, { "name": "Eggs (12)", "price": 3.29 }, { "name": "Apples 1lb", "price": 2.99 } ], "payment_method": null, "cashier": "John" } }
Zero Effort, Full Insights For Businesses and Developers
RESTful API with easy integration
Supports PDF, JPG, PNG, and more
100% uptime guarantee
Auto-enhancement for blurry or low-light images
Response times under 500ms
JSON output ready for processing or storage
Sample code in Python, Node.js, PHP
Webhooks and async processing support
Handles multi-language receipts
Data Points Extracted from Invoices
Every detail, easily captured! Our API intelligently identifies and extracts a wide range of invoice data fields from images and documents, including:
Merchant Information
- Merchant Name
- Merchant Address
- Merchant Phone Number
- Merchant Email
- Merchant Website or URL
- Store Number / Branch ID
- Register or Terminal ID
- Merchant Tax ID / VAT Number
- Location Coordinates (if embedded)
- Business Hours (if printed)
Receipt & Transaction Details
- Receipt Number / Invoice ID
- Date of Purchase
- Time of Purchase
- Transaction Type (Purchase, Refund, Exchange)
- Transaction Status (Completed, Pending, Voided)
- Currency Type
- Language of Receipt
- Return or Exchange Policy Text
- Barcode / QR Code on Receipt
- Receipt Footer or Legal Text
Payment Information
- Payment Method (Cash, Credit Card, Gift Card, etc.)
- Card Type (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, etc.)
- Last 4 Digits of Card Number
- Authorization Code
- Payment Status
- Tip Amount
- Gift Card Balance (if printed)
Pricing & Tax Details
- Subtotal
- Discount(s) Applied
- Coupon / Promo Code Used
- Tax Rate(s)
- Tax Amount(s)
- VAT / GST / Sales Tax Breakdown
- Total Amount
- Rounding Adjustments (if applicable)
- Refund Amount (if return)
Line Item-Level Details
- Product / Item Name
- Product SKU or Item Code
- Quantity
- Unit Price
- Line Total
- Item Category (e.g., Grocery, Electronics, Apparel)
- Item Description (if available)
- Per-item Tax
- Per-item Discount
- Manufacturer or Brand (if included)
Customer & Loyalty Info
- Customer Name (if printed)
- Loyalty Program / Membership ID
- Loyalty Points Earned
- Loyalty Points Redeemed
- Email or Phone (if provided at checkout)
- Survey or Feedback Link
- Signature (if scanned)
What Businesses Need the Receipt OCR API?
The receipt scanning OCR API helps individuals and teams of all sizes to improve operational efficiency by saving time that would otherwise be spent manually collecting data from receipts. Here are some businesses and industries that benefit the most:
Accounting and Finance Platforms
With digital receipt data, accounting and finance platforms can improve reconciliations, reduce errors, and improve financial reporting accuracy.
Bookkeeping and Auditing Firms
By automating receipt capture and data collection, auditing firms can save hours of manual entry and provide faster client servicing and audit preparation.
Retail Analytics Teams
Get useful insights like what items people buy and how often to analyze purchasing behavior, track promotions, and make important business decisions.
Expense Management Apps
Build receipt scanner apps and let users scan receipts on the go and auto-fill expense fields, making reimbursements and compliance faster and easier.
Delivery and Courier Services
Track spending on things like gas or supplies with scanned receipts. This makes it easier to manage costs and reimburse drivers.
Startups and Developers
Developers do not need to build their own APIs from scratch. With the Receipt OCR API, they can automate receipt data extraction for apps or websites.
Want to explore how our Receipt OCR API can support your business?
What Businesses Need the Receipt OCR API?
Unlike generic OCR tools, our Receipt OCR API is trained specifically on thousands of real-world receipt formats. It recognizes common layouts, item lines, tax fields, and totals with high accuracy, even in low-quality images.
With this API, you get a tool that is ready for production and designed to reduce costs, make operations faster, and reduce human error in receipt processing.
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Spain
Date of experience:
Jan 11, 2024
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United States
Date of experience:
Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the receipt OCR API free?
No, we don’t provide a free receipt OCR API. While we offer free credits to try out our tool, you have to pay for extended use and full API access.
What is a receipt OCR?
Receipt OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a tool that extracts text and data from receipt images or PDFs, converting them into structured formats like JSON. This API can be used in a Scan receipts app to automate expense tracking and data entry, as well as in other applications.
What is the best OCR model for receipts?
The best OCR model for receipts is one trained specifically on receipt layouts. Our OCR Receipt API is optimized for high accuracy, even with low-quality or complex receipt images.
Can I try the Receipt OCR API without signing up?
Yes, you can upload a receipt image or PDF and see the JSON output instantly; no sign-up is needed.