OCR guide
How to OCR a receipt
By Waleed Sheeraz, independent operator of A2Z Edit · Updated 2026-08-25
Expense reports go faster when you can paste merchant names and totals instead of typing them.
Snap the receipt, then run English (or Arabic) image OCR on A2Z Edit.
Do this on A2Z Edit
Open the Image to Text — English and follow the steps below.
Open Image to Text — EnglishHow to OCR a receipt
- Photograph the receipt flat with all edges visible.
- Open Image to Text for the receipt language.
- Upload and run OCR.
- Copy the merchant, date, and total into your expense tool.
- Double-check amounts—digits are easy to misread.
Why it matters
Faster expense entry means fewer lost receipts and fewer typos in totals.
Tips
- Unfold crumpled receipts before shooting.
- Avoid shadows across the total line.
- Save the photo alongside the expense entry for audits.
Frequently asked questions
Faded thermal paper?
Boost lighting; very faded ink may still fail—type critical totals manually.
Multiple receipts?
OCR one at a time for cleaner results.
PDF statement instead?
Use PDF OCR or TXT export depending on whether text is selectable.
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