Invoice OCR
OCR is the first step that makes an invoice readable by software. InvoiceHaven pairs OCR with AI extraction so a scanned or photographed invoice becomes structured data, not just loose text.
OCR versus invoice data extraction
OCR converts pixels into text. On its own it gives you a wall of words with no idea which number is the GST amount. Extraction is the second step: an AI model reads the OCR output and assigns each value to a named field.
- OCR — recognises the characters on a scanned page, photo or PDF.
- Extraction — maps that text to supplier, invoice number, dates, subtotal, GST, total and line items.
- Validation — checks the arithmetic so wrong readings surface instead of slipping through.
Documents InvoiceHaven can read
- Digital PDF invoices emailed by suppliers.
- Scanned paper invoices saved as PDF, JPG or PNG.
- Photographed invoices captured with a phone camera on the Upload page.
Legibility still matters: a sharp, well-lit, flat image gives a cleaner read than a blurred or heavily shadowed one.
Why OCR alone is not enough
Because OCR can misread a character, InvoiceHaven checks totals and GST arithmetic and flags possible duplicates. Anything that does not add up is marked for review rather than exported silently.
Frequently asked questions
What is invoice OCR?
Invoice OCR reads the text on an invoice image or PDF so software can work with it. InvoiceHaven runs OCR first, then applies AI extraction to turn the text into structured fields.
Does invoice OCR work on phone photos?
Yes. Photographed invoices captured with a phone camera go through the same OCR and extraction workflow as uploaded files.
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