Receipt Scanning

Stop hoarding shoeboxes of paper receipts. creavio's receipt scanner uses your phone camera to capture, extract, and categorize business expenses in seconds.

How to Scan a Receipt

Open creavio on your phone (browser or PWA)
Go to Money > Expenses
Tap the camera icon or Scan Receipt
Point your camera at the receipt and capture the image
creavio extracts the vendor, date, amount, and tax automatically
Verify the details and tap Save

What Gets Extracted

The scanner uses AI to read your receipts and pull out:

Vendor name: The store or service provider
Date: Transaction date from the receipt
Total amount: The final total including tax
Tax amount: Sales tax if listed separately
Payment method: Card type if printed on receipt

Auto-Categorization

Based on the vendor, creavio suggests an expense category. Common categories for photographers include:

Equipment & Gear
Software & Subscriptions
Travel & Mileage
Props & Styling
Education & Workshops
Marketing & Advertising
Insurance
Studio Rent & Utilities

You can accept the suggestion or change it. Over time, creavio learns your preferences and gets more accurate.

Receipt Storage

The original receipt image is stored alongside the expense record. During tax season or an audit, you can pull up any receipt instantly. No more digging through files or hoping you kept the paper copy.

Tips for Best Results

Scan receipts the same day while they're crisp and legible
Flatten the receipt before scanning to avoid shadows
Ensure good lighting for clear text recognition
Thermal receipts fade quickly, so scan them as soon as possible

All scanned receipts are included in your expense reports and can be exported for your accountant.