Accuracy
Receipt scanner accuracy and limitations
ReceiptSnap works best with clear photos of printed receipts. OCR quality can vary by receipt condition, lighting, and formatting.
Receipts that usually work well
- Restaurant receipts
- Grocery receipts
- Shopping receipts
- Clear thermal paper with visible totals
Cases that may need corrections
- Faded or low-contrast thermal receipts
- Blurry photos or heavy shadows
- Handwritten notes mixed with printed lines
- Very long receipts with perspective distortion
Common OCR issues
- Misread item names when print quality is weak
- Quantity and unit-price confusion on compressed rows
- Totals that need verification when tax or fee lines are unclear
How to improve results
- Place the receipt flat with all edges visible
- Use even light and avoid direct glare
- Retake the image immediately if key rows look unclear
- Review extracted items before confirming a split