How to extract text from a scanned invoice

Copy the data from an invoice image without typing it by hand.

Updated Aug 20, 2026

To avoid typing an invoice by hand, extract its text with OCR from a sharp photo or scan and then review it, especially the amounts.

Extract the text step by step

Prepare the imageHave a sharp photo or scan of the invoice. If it is a PDF, convert it to an image first.
Upload it to the toolOpen image to text and select the invoice image.
Review the textDownload the .txt and check numbers and amounts, which are the most delicate.

Quick answers

It usually does if the image is sharp, but you should still check figures and dates: OCR can confuse similar characters.

The tool works with images. Convert the PDF page to JPG first and then extract the text.

It does not guarantee the layout: it returns the recognised text. Columns can mix; review the result.