{"id":7133,"date":"2025-11-20T22:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/?p=7133"},"modified":"2026-04-27T08:43:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T08:43:20","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Tabscanner API FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about the Tabscanner API.<\/h2>\n<p>This post is to accompany the FAQ section on the homepage and will grow over time. If you have any questions please fee free to <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>What Does the Tabscanner API Do?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/\">Tabscanner API<\/a> scans images, which are processed through a multitude of AI machine learning models. Plus an array of processing algorithms. Regular dataset testing ensures you get the <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/tabscanner-achieves-100-receipt-processing-accuracy\/\">most accurate receipt data extraction<\/a> results.<\/p>\n<p>All of this is delivered through a simple and easy-to-use OCR API. Made for app developers to easily integrate, iterate, and innovate. Here is a quick-glance example of the JSON response.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6821\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6821 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tabscanner-uses-AI-technologies.png\" alt=\"Tabscanner uses ML, DL, CNNs and an AI ensemble with HITL for maximum accuracy Receipt IDP\" width=\"450\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tabscanner-uses-AI-technologies.png 450w, https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Tabscanner-uses-AI-technologies-205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JSON structured data from receipt images in 1.5 seconds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What is the Most Accurate Receipt OCR?<\/h2>\n<p>Tabscanner is the most accurate receipt recognition tool with <strong>exceptional accuracy<\/strong>. The standard for all users is over 99% accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>For the occasional fields we miss, we have <strong>Ensemble-Assisted Verification<\/strong> to bring the number up to 99.99% accuracy. For now, we have the option to bring back people: HITL (humans in the loop). They read the occasional receipt fields that our intelligent AI driven OCR doesn&#8217;t pick up. The EAV service is an extra charge on a per case basis.<\/p>\n<h2>Does the API have any downsides we should know about?<\/h2>\n<p>Our main limitation is support timezone coverage. Our core team is based in Dubai, so for US customers, support typically happens next business day via email.<\/p>\n<p>For most teams, this isn\u2019t an issue\u2014the API is straightforward to implement and rarely needs ongoing support. When help is needed (usually for region-specific configurations), it\u2019s handled quickly.<\/p>\n<p>If you require real-time, same-hour support aligned with US working hours, we may not be the best fit.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We have enterprise grade privacy and security. The API was designed for bulk pricing and engineered for enterprise volume. The temporary HITL service will be replaced by an ensemble of AI<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>What is the fastest receipt OCR Engine?<\/h2>\n<p>Tabscanner is the only <del>real-time<\/del> synchronous OCR for receipt scanning. Which means it is faster and can handle huge volumes without compromising accuracy. This is why Rappi chose us to <strong>validate purchases with their 350,000 fleet<\/strong> of couriers and delivery drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas other claim <em>real-time<\/em> speed, but take 3-5 seconds, Tabscanner is 1-2 seconds. It depends on the receipt and file size but sub-1 second speeds are common. 1.5s is a common average.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a receipt OCR API?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Receipt OCR (Optical Character Recognition) API is a software interface. It enables developers to extract text and data from images of receipts using optical character recognition technology. The API processes images (often captured via smartphone cameras) and identifies handwritten or printed text, which is then converted into machine-readable formats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tabscanner is the expert in POS (point of sale) receipts. We also support invoice OCR. We also answer <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/#What-Is-Receipt-OCR\">what is receipt OCR<\/a> on the homepage.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where is a Tabscanner Tutorial?<\/h2>\n<p>We have individual tutorials for programming languages and a general Docs site for a one stop shop for a guide on setting up Tabscanner API. It features example code from various coding languages. You can also reach out to our support team anytime and we will be happy to assist. It is extremely easy to integrate and most enterprises find it very hands off.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/receipt-ocr-using-python\/\">Tutorial for Tabscanner with Python<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/receipt-ocr-using-c-sharp-a-complete-guide-2025\/\">Tutorial for Tabscanner with C#<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/receipt-ocr-using-node-js-and-javascript-guide-2025\/\">Tutorial for Tabscanner with js.node and Javascript<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.tabscanner.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tabscanner Docs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How does AI scanning help a receipt reader API?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Receipt OCR technology converts printed or handwritten text on receipts into machine-readable digital data. Advanced AI algorithms identify, classify, and extract key information such as merchant names, dates, amounts, and item descriptions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Machine learning was the core AI technology that enabled early receipt OCR scanning, as demand grew rapidly with smartphone adoption. Recently, deep learning and transformer models enabled high-accuracy processing of complex receipt formats at scale. Without deep learning, accuracy rates lag behind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Receipt OCR scanners are widely used in industries like retail, finance, and accounting. Often an OCR API is integrated into mobile apps and business software. <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/loyalty-program-receipt-scanning\/\">Loyalty programs<\/a> collect customer data. Precision <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/ocr-expense-management\/\">expense management OCR software<\/a> frees up manpower from data entry. Automated consumer research benefits marketers.<\/p>\n<p>In short, AI has powered the process to heights nobody imagined were possible 8 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What makes Tabscanner one of the top receipt recognition APIs?<\/h2>\n<p>Tabscanner specializes in receipt OCR. Compared to similar receipt OCR tools, it is the only one to focus so closely on one document type. The team focuses on accuracy. It is no surprise they have had the highest accuracy rates since 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Tabscanner API is capable of enormous volume receipt processing. 5 million receipts per day with no latency issues is no problem. The flexible cloud-based receipt reader API\u00a0 has robust fraud prevention. This includes proof of purchase validation and AI tamper detection.<\/p>\n<p>This specialization has a downside to using Tabscanner if you need different documents parsed. Only certain invoices can be used with the Tabscanner API. If you need others processing and aren&#8217;t concerned with lightening-fast speed, Veryfi is a better alternative. It also has a mobile app, but prices are much higher. If you are happy to forego almost 10% accuracy and need invoices parsed, Taggun is a good choice. It is also more expensive, but not as much as most other options.<\/p>\n<p>For security, easy integration, speed, and accuracy, Tabscanner is without a doubt the leader. The AI OCR engine and lightweight nature of the API make it a breeze to use. Offering hands-off automation for the highest volumes possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is Tabscanner able to check for fraud, such as fake receipts?<\/h2>\n<p>Built for enterprise-grade security, guaranteeing ultimate data integrity. Tabscanner\u2019s AI engine features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Real-time Fraud Prevention<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Proof of Purchase Validation<\/b> (500+ parameters)<\/li>\n<li><b>Duplicate Receipt Detection<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/#key-features\">key features<\/a> section for other security and privacy information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Does Tabscanner have the best AI model for receipt OCR?<\/h2>\n<p>We believe it does. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/ai-ocr-receipt-scanning-history\/\">accuracy<\/a>, speed, and cost are key factors for companies that need to scale up quickly. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/tabscanner-comparisons-vs-top-receipt-ocr\/\">Tabscanner comparison<\/a> article showed why AI agrees that Tabscanner is the top OCR for receipts.<\/p>\n<p>Tabscanner uses multiple AI models, not just one, within its system. Our core AI technologies include machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and convolutional neural networks (CNNs). Which powers a sophisticated 3-stage OCR (Optical Character Recognition) pipeline. These models are built using frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras. They are trained on huge datasets to precisely extract data from receipts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How to upload receipts for the most accurate results?<\/h3>\n<p>The document below explains the best way to optimize images for text extraction. Basically, a decent photo will suffice. The AI preprocessing helps most images. There are a few things to look out for, like overexposing too much, as a blown out receipt means there is nothing there for the preprocessing algorithm to recover.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/slideshow\/embed_code\/key\/3coZXuV3xbWvXf?hostedIn=slideshare&amp;page=upload\" width=\"476\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"im\"><br \/>\nDoes Tabscanner support extracting structured data from invoices (not<br \/>\nonly receipts), including supplier name, invoice number, dates, VAT<br \/>\n<\/span>number, net amount, VAT amount, and line items?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Yes, this is fully supported<\/b><\/p>\n<p>After data extraction, does Tabscanner offer any tools, API endpoints, <span class=\"im\">or sample code for importing invoice data into accounting systems such <\/span>as Xero, QuickBooks Online, or Sage?<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we provide API and points together with <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.tabscanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.tabscanner.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764397557588000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2s4ZFLVSAJwoszl6-oPikR\">documentation<\/a>\u00a0to assist your integration with any platform.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What are the most common use cases for Tabscanner for mall and supermarket brands?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Proof of purchase for rewards<\/strong><br \/>\nTabscanner allows your customers to scan receipts to earn points for qualifying purchases, even outside your stores or website.<br \/>\n<strong>2. Omnichannel loyalty tracking<\/strong><br \/>\nCombine online and offline purchases to build a single, unified customer profile.<br \/>\n<strong>3. Product-level insights<\/strong><br \/>\nExtract line-item data to understand which SKUs drive loyalty and tailor your offers accordingly.<br \/>\n<strong>4. Offline promotions<\/strong><br \/>\nTie promotions to real-world actions, for example: \u2018Buy any 3 items, scan your receipt, and get a \u20ac5 voucher.\u2019<br \/>\n<strong>5. Customer segmentation<\/strong><br \/>\nUse receipt data to segment customers by store type, spend, frequency, etc.<br \/>\n<strong>6. Anti-fraud and purchase validation<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd a layer of validation for high-value redemptions, or detect suspicious activity.<br \/>\n<strong>7. Cross-promotion and partner campaigns<\/strong><br \/>\nCollaborate with retail or brand partners to launch co-branded promotions tracked via receipts.<br \/>\n<strong>8. Gamification and challenges<\/strong><br \/>\nDrive fun and engagement with goals such as \u2018Scan 5 receipts this month to unlock a bonus\u2019.<br \/>\n<strong>9. New customer acquisition<\/strong><br \/>\nReach retail shoppers who buy your product but haven\u2019t yet joined your loyalty program.<br \/>\n<strong>10. First-party data collection<\/strong><br \/>\nBuild your own robust CRM from verified, privacy-safe purchase behavior with no third-party dependencies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What should I do if I have more questions?<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch. We don&#8217;t have time for much social media, but we love answering questions as we eat, sleep, and play with our technology. You will also find more <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/#faq\">Tabscanner answers<\/a> on the homepage<\/p>\n<p>The API is a straightforward technology for the user. It needs connecting, which couldn&#8217;t be easier. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.tabscanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">docs guide<\/a> helps if needed. After that, it is easy to use with a very simple interface. You might need a custom GEO configuration, which our team will assist with.<\/p>\n<p>The accuracy is so good now that it runs itself. But if you want to know anything, fill out the form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/tabscanner.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> or give us a call on Tel. +971 4 578 6254.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Tabscanner Receipt Data Extraction API Journey\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V8gFldgUjp4?si=mg2zH3O8UpBL8Xma\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe Tabscanner Receipt Data Extraction API Journey, Tabscanner Receipt OCR API, Nov 27 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V8gFldgUjp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V8gFldgUjp4<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions about the Tabscanner API. This post is to accompany the FAQ section on the homepage and will grow over time. If you have any questions please fee free to contact us. What Does the Tabscanner API Do? 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