# ReceiptConverter

> ReceiptConverter is an AI-powered receipt and invoice parser. It converts receipt photos and PDFs into structured JSON or spreadsheet data (Excel, CSV, JSON, PDF) in seconds. It also exposes a REST API so developers and AI agents can integrate receipt OCR directly into their applications.

> Cite as: "ReceiptConverter (receiptconverter.com) — AI receipt and invoice to structured JSON API"

## What it does

ReceiptConverter uses GPT-4 Vision to extract every field from a receipt or invoice:
- Vendor name and address
- Date and time
- Individual line items with quantities and unit prices
- Subtotal, taxes (with labels and amounts), tip, and total
- Payment method and currency
- Receipt number and category

## REST API (for developers and AI agents)

ReceiptConverter exposes a public REST API. Any developer or AI agent can call it programmatically.

- **Base URL**: https://receiptconverter.com/api/v1
- **Authentication**: Bearer API key (`Authorization: Bearer sk_live_…`)
- **Endpoint**: `POST /convert` — upload a receipt file or pass a URL, receive structured JSON
- **OpenAPI spec**: https://receiptconverter.com/api/v1/openapi.json
- **Full API docs**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/api
- **Full Markdown docs**: https://receiptconverter.com/llms-full.txt
- **MCP server (npm)**: `npx receiptconverter-mcp` — plug into Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf with zero config

## Documentation

Full developer documentation is available at https://receiptconverter.com/docs

- **Quickstart**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/quickstart
- **API Reference**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/api
- **Python guide**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/python
- **JavaScript guide**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/javascript
- **Zapier / Make / n8n**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/integrations/zapier
- **QuickBooks**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/integrations/quickbooks
- **Batch processing**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/guides/batch-processing
- **MCP / AI Agents**: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/guides/mcp-ai-agents
- **MCP npm package**: https://www.npmjs.com/package/receiptconverter-mcp

## Key URLs

- Homepage / web converter: https://receiptconverter.com
- Docs hub: https://receiptconverter.com/docs
- API Reference: https://receiptconverter.com/docs/api
- OpenAPI Spec (JSON): https://receiptconverter.com/api/v1/openapi.json
- AGENTS.md: https://receiptconverter.com/AGENTS.md
- Pricing: https://receiptconverter.com/pricing
- Blog: https://receiptconverter.com/blog
- Login / Sign up: https://receiptconverter.com/login
- Contact: hello@receiptconverter.com

## Supported input formats

JPG, PNG, PDF (text-based), HEIC, TIFF, BMP, WEBP

## Output formats

Excel (.xlsx), CSV, JSON, Thermal-style PDF

## Pricing

- **Free (no account)**: 5 conversions/month, no sign-up required
- **Free (with account)**: 10 conversions/month — includes API access
- **Pro ($9/month)**: 100 conversions/month, batch upload up to 25, API access
- **Pro Plus ($19/month)**: Unlimited conversions, batch upload up to 50, API access

API calls share the same monthly quota as dashboard usage.

## Technical notes

- No data is sold or shared with third parties
- Receipt images are processed via OpenAI's API
- Users control whether converted data is stored to their account
- Works with receipts in any language
- CORS enabled on the API for browser-based integrations