Read tracking numbers from receipt and shipping label photos

1. Keep the complete number and barcode in view

Lay the receipt flat, photograph it straight on and use even light. Avoid glare, shadows and folds across the number. For parcel labels, include the entire barcode and its printed number. Do not crop away the first or last characters.

Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP file up to 10 MB. Convert HEIC or PDF files to an image first. A long receipt should still be sharp enough to zoom in and read individual numbers. Resize an oversized image or crop to the relevant area.

2. Choose an image or take a photo

If you know the carrier from the receipt’s logo, select it before scanning. This helps filter candidate formats. Otherwise leave automatic detection selected and check any suggested carrier before continuing.

1. Open the home page and press “Choose image” or “Take photo” below the tracking number field.
2. Allow camera access if you are taking a photo, then hold the image steady. If the camera cannot open, choose an existing image instead.
3. Wait for the scan to finish. The first scan may take longer while the browser prepares the recognition tools.

3. Compare every number with its image crop

Detected numbers appear in editable fields. Where a reliable location is available, a crop shows the relevant part of the image. Press the original photo to enlarge it. If a result has no crop, find and check the number in the original yourself.

A blurry O can look like 0, and digits such as 8, 3 and 5 can be confused. When several readings are offered, choose only the one you can verify or edit the field yourself. The tool does not certify any alternative as correct; do not guess characters from a format alone.

4. Use verified numbers to continue to your carrier

Select only the numbers you need, then press “Use selected numbers”. This immediately prepares a separate result for each selected parcel. Order references, customer IDs and phone numbers printed on a label are not substitutes for the parcel’s tracking number.

Confirm a carrier for any unresolved result, then open its official website to check the latest status. A tracking number is included in the link where supported. The carrier’s website may still require a search button or another verification step.

5. Improve the image if numbers are missing

Try selecting the correct carrier, cropping around the printed tracking number or taking a sharper photo. For a long receipt, separate it into shorter images so each number is larger. Keep enough space to preserve every character.

Faded ink, damaged digits and unsupported formats can cause missing or incorrect readings. You can always type the number or copy it from your sender instead. Use “Start a new search” to clear the current image and review before scanning another photo.

What happens to your receipt photo?

Recognition runs in the browser on your device. The original photo and crops are not uploaded to Parcel Tracker’s server for processing or saved in tracking history. With your permission, history stores tracking numbers, carriers and check times in this browser.

Ask permission before using someone else’s receipt and cover unnecessary personal details while keeping the number and barcode intact. Opening a carrier website shares the tracking number with that site through the supported link format. The carrier’s own privacy policy then applies.