1. Three Simple Setup Clicks
1
Open Gemini on Your Mobile Phone or Web Browser
Open gemini.google.com or launch the Gemini app on iOS/Android. Tap the Camera / Image icon to attach a photo of your receipt or invoice.
2
Use the Spreadsheet Extraction Prompt
Copy and paste the receipt parser prompt below. Gemini will read all line items, dates, and amounts in 3 seconds.
3
Export Directly to Google Sheets with 1 Click
At the bottom of Gemini's response table, click the 'Export to Sheets' button. Your receipt data is instantly appended to your personal budget spreadsheet!
2. Copy-Paste Prompts
✨ Receipt & Invoice Scanner Prompt
I have attached an image of a receipt.
Extract the following details and format them as a clean table:
1. Date of Transaction (YYYY-MM-DD)
2. Merchant / Business Name
3. Expense Category (e.g., Meals, Software, Office Supplies, Travel)
4. Subtotal, Tax Amount, and Final Total
5. Payment Method (Card last 4 digits if shown)
Output ONLY the table followed by a 1-sentence note of any tax-deductible items.
✨ Monthly Expense Audit Prompt
@Google Drive Look at my '2026 Expenses' Google Sheet.
1. What was my total spending this month?
2. Which 3 categories had the highest expenditures?
3. Flag any recurring subscription charges that increased compared to last month.
3. Privacy & Safety Tip
🛡️ Golden Rule
Never photograph credit cards showing the full 16-digit card number or CVV code. Keep your receipt photos focused strictly on the line items and totals.
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