Capture or import
Photograph a receipt or choose an existing image. The camera requests continuous receipt lighting when the device supports it.
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Using Taxora
Every receipt follows the same local-first flow. Review the extracted fields before relying on them for bookkeeping or tax preparation.
Review every field
Compare the image with merchant, date, time, address, HST/GST, subtotal, tax, tip, and total. Correct anything that looks wrong.
Save and export
Keep the confirmed record on your device. Export CSV, PDF, or ZIP files when you need to share or preserve your records.
Review before saving
The receipt image remains your source.
Optical character recognition can make mistakes, especially with faded paper, folds, glare, handwriting, or unusual layouts. Taxora keeps the original image beside the extracted fields so you can confirm the record.
- Missing information stays blank instead of being invented
- Low-confidence results require review
- Suggested tip amounts must not replace the paid total
- You can edit fields before confirming the record
Common questions
Answers for everyday use
These answers describe Taxora V1 for iOS and Android.
Where are my receipts stored?
Receipt images, confirmed fields, settings, and audit history are stored locally in Taxora's private app storage. Taxora V1 does not require an account or operate cloud receipt storage.
What should I do when a field is wrong?
Open Review Extraction, compare the field with the receipt image, edit the value, and then confirm. For a saved receipt, open its details to review the image and record.
Why does the receipt light turn on?
Taxora requests the rear-camera torch during receipt framing and capture when the device supports it. Even lighting usually gives the on-device OCR a clearer image. The app records a local fallback when the light is unavailable or cannot turn on.
Can I stop Taxora from recording location?
Yes. Location capture is optional. Turn it off in Taxora settings or deny the foreground location permission in your device settings. Receipt capture and import continue without location.
Does Taxora send my receipt to an AI service?
No third-party cloud AI service is required for core extraction. iOS uses Apple Vision on the device. Android uses bundled PaddleOCR and may use an on-device ML Kit text-recognition fallback when needed.
How do I back up my records?
Create a ZIP export and store it somewhere you control before deleting Taxora, clearing app data, or replacing your phone. Taxora V1 does not provide automatic cloud backup.
Do I need an account or subscription?
No. Taxora V1 has no account, login, paid subscription, or required cloud service.
Can Taxora read English and Chinese receipts?
Taxora's OCR and parser support English, Chinese, and bilingual receipt text. This does not translate the app interface or guarantee that every receipt layout will be recognized correctly.
Troubleshooting
When something does not work
Keep the original receipt until you have confirmed the saved record and export.
The camera will not open
Open your device settings and allow camera access for Taxora. You can still use Import if you prefer to select an existing receipt image.
OCR finds little or no text
Flatten the receipt, fill the frame, avoid blur, and retake the photo. Use Review Extraction or manual entry when the paper is faded or damaged.
Tax or total looks wrong
Check whether the receipt contains suggested tips, multiple tax lines, refunds, or a paid-total line. Correct the field before confirming it.
An export cannot be shared
Confirm the device has available storage and that a compatible sharing destination is installed. Retry the export after closing other apps.
Still need help?
Email taxora-support@halionix.com. Include your device model, operating-system version, Taxora version, and the step that failed. Redact personal receipt details before attaching an image.