Extract Information from an Image of a Receipt

This workflow can automatically extract key information from receipt images, such as the merchant, amount, and date. It retrieves receipt images through HTTP requests and calls an intelligent document recognition API to achieve accurate recognition and parsing, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of manual data entry. It is suitable for scenarios such as financial reimbursement, expense management, and digital archiving of receipts, helping users quickly obtain structured information, reduce errors, and enhance data management and analysis capabilities.

Tags

Receipt RecognitionOCR Extraction

Workflow Name

Extract Information from an Image of a Receipt

Key Features and Highlights

This workflow enables automatic extraction of key information from receipt images. By integrating HTTP requests to retrieve receipt images with Mindee’s intelligent document recognition API, it accurately identifies and parses data on receipts such as merchant details, amounts, dates, and more. This significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy compared to manual data entry.

Core Problem Addressed

The traditional process of entering receipt information is cumbersome and prone to errors. This workflow automates the capture and recognition of image data, eliminating inefficiencies and mistakes associated with manual operations. It helps users quickly obtain structured receipt information, facilitating subsequent data management and analysis.

Application Scenarios

  • Automated processing of financial reimbursement documents
  • Data input for expense management systems
  • Digital archiving of receipts for individuals or enterprises
  • Any scenario requiring rapid extraction of information from receipt images

Main Process Steps

  1. User manually triggers the workflow execution.
  2. The HTTP request node retrieves the specified receipt image file.
  3. The image is passed to the Mindee node, which calls Mindee’s receipt recognition API for intelligent parsing.
  4. Structured receipt information is outputted for use in subsequent workflows or systems.

Involved Systems or Services

  • HTTP Request Node: used to download receipt images.
  • Mindee API: specialized in OCR and structured data extraction from receipt images.

Target Users and Value

Suitable for finance personnel, accountants, business managers, and developers—especially those who need to process large volumes of receipt images and seek to automate data entry. This workflow can significantly save manual entry time while enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.

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