Edit Receipt Text for Expense Reports: Complete Guide

Receipt photos are a staple of expense reporting. But what happens when the receipt is hard to read, the date is wrong, or the vendor name is partially cut off? AI-powered text editing can help.

Common Receipt Editing Needs

• Illegible text: Thermal receipts fade quickly. If the original text is barely visible, you may need to re-type it for clarity.
• Wrong dates: Sometimes the register date does not match the actual transaction date.
• Cut-off text: Receipts torn at the edges may be missing vendor names or totals.
• Currency conversion notes: Adding exchange rate information for international expenses.

How to Edit Receipt Text with ImageTextEdit

1. Photograph your receipt. Use good lighting and keep the receipt flat. Higher resolution means better results.
2. Upload to ImageTextEdit. Drag your receipt photo into the editor.
3. Select the text area. Draw a box around the specific text you want to change — the date, amount, or vendor name.
4. Type the correct information. Enter the accurate text and click Generate.
5. Download and attach. Save the corrected receipt image for your expense report.

Tips for Receipt Photos

• Photograph receipts soon after purchase — thermal paper fades within weeks
• Use a dark, contrasting background behind the receipt
• Avoid shadows across the text area
• If the receipt is long, photograph it in sections and edit each section separately

Related Tools

ImageTextEdit also works for editing text in invoices, bank statements, and other financial documents. Browse our specialized pages:

• Edit Date in Receipts
• Edit Amount in Receipts
• Edit Name in Receipts