How to do it in 3 steps
- Install PaddleOCR from its official guide: PaddleOCR on GitHub.
- Open the PaddleOCR page and check the traffic light for a few kinds of computer.
- Follow that official guide. This site does not add its own install steps.
Organize receipts and bills
Scan, read and file paperwork.
Scan, read and file paperwork. The tools below run on your computer. Most of them are free, and the work stays on your machine.
Works offline · Free options
Not financial or legal advice. These tools only read and summarize text on your computer.
Easiest way to start
PaddleOCR + PaddleOCR
A toolkit that finds words in a photo and types them out.
Questions
- Does this upload my files?
- No. The tools on this page are meant to run on your computer.
- What does it cost?
- Most options are free. A few apps are a one-time purchase, and a few models need a computer with more memory.
- What if it will not fit?
- Use Check my computer, or turn on the lighter memory filters. A red light on the model page means the file is too big.
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