Read a Receipt Online — Understand Every Item & Price
Some receipts are printed in 6-point type, half of it is codes, and the thermal paper is fading. Stop squinting: upload the photo and the reader turns every line — item names, PLU codes, prices, tax, totals — into clean, readable text you can search, copy or save.
Example result
Sample extraction — receipt lines decoded
| Line | Description | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bananas | PLU 4011 | 1.24 |
| 2 | 2% Milk gal | SKU 231571 | 3.49 |
| 3 | Coffee grounds 12oz | SKU 902847 | 8.99 |
| 4 | Sales tax | 0.89 | |
| 5 | TOTAL | 14.61 |
How it works
- 1Upload your file or scan — PDF, photo, or screenshot.
- 2Our AI reads and extracts the content in seconds.
- 3Download, copy, or export to the format you need.
Frequently asked questions
What do the codes on a receipt mean?
PLU codes (like 4011 for bananas) identify items by a department number; SKU numbers are the store's internal item IDs; store numbers locate where you bought something. The reader extracts them as-is, and searchable text makes them easier to look up.
Can it read handwritten receipts?
Yes, handwriting recognition is included — useful for restaurant handwritten totals, garage-sale receipts and cash notes. Neat writing converts accurately; quick scribbles may need small manual fixes.
What if the total doesn't add up?
Extract the itemized lines first, then add them yourself in any calculator — many receipts have small print (deposits, discounts, tax rounding) that changes the math. Having all lines as text makes the discrepancy easy to spot.
Is there a way to read receipts in another language?
The reader supports 47 languages including CJK, Arabic and right-to-left scripts, so restaurant receipts from abroad are readable even if you can't read the script.
Supported files & languages
Works with PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, DOCX and XLSX files up to 200MB. Recognizes 47 languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic. No software to install.