Bill splitting is the process of fairly distributing expenses among several people who shared a meal, activity, or purchase. This practice is common in restaurants, group trips, shared purchases, and social events. The goal is for each person to pay only for what they consumed or their proportional share of the total expense.

Why is proper splitting important?

Fair expense division:

• Prevents misunderstandings among friends and family
• Maintains healthy relationships through financial transparency
• Saves time on complex manual calculations
• Prevents conflicts over incorrect payments
• Facilitates organization of group events

Our tool offers three different methods to adapt to any situation:

1. Manual Method

When to use it:

• When you know exactly what each person consumed
• For splitting simple expenses with few items
• When you prefer total control over each entry
• If you don't have a physical receipt available

Advantages:

• Precise control of each item
• Doesn't require receipt image
• Ideal for planned expenses
• Perfect for budgets

Steps to use the manual method:

1. Select "Manual" on the initial screen
2. Add items using the "+" button in the Available Items section
   • Enter the product or service name
   • Specify the exact price
   • Press Enter or click "Add"
3. Add people using the "+" button in the People section
   • Write each person's name
   • Each person automatically receives an identifying color
4. Assign items to people by dragging each item to the corresponding person's card
   • Press and hold the item
   • Drag it to the person's card
   • Release to assign it
5. Review the summary showing real-time totals
6. Generate final summary when all items are assigned

Practical example - Dinner among friends:

Situation: Three friends (Ana, Bruno, and Carlos) went to dinner and want to split the bill manually.

Items consumed:

• Margherita Pizza: $15.00 (Ana and Bruno)
• Caesar Salad: $8.00 (Carlos)
• Carbonara Pasta: $12.00 (Ana)
• Drinks: $6.00 (shared among three)

Step-by-step solution:

1. Add the 4 items with their prices

2. Add the 3 people (Ana, Bruno, Carlos)

3. Assign items:

   • Margherita Pizza → Ana (you'll need to split it later with Bruno)
   • Caesar Salad → Carlos
   • Carbonara Pasta → Ana
   • Drinks → Split manually $2.00 for each

4. For shared items like pizza:

   • Option A: Add "Pizza (half)" twice at $7.50 each
   • Option B: Assign to one person and adjust later

Result:

• Ana: $7.50 (half pizza) + $12.00 (pasta) + $2.00 (drink) = $21.50
• Bruno: $7.50 (half pizza) + $2.00 (drink) = $9.50
• Carlos: $8.00 (salad) + $2.00 (drink) = $10.00
• Total: $41.00

2. Camera Method (Smart OCR)

When to use it:

• You have a physical receipt in front of you
• You want to save time on data entry
• The receipt has clear and legible text
• You're at the restaurant or place of expense

Advantages:

• Automatic extraction of items and prices
• Saves time on manual entry
• Reduces transcription errors
• Advanced AI technology (Google Gemini)
• Works with receipts in multiple languages

Requirements for better accuracy:

• ✅ Adequate lighting (natural or clear artificial light)
• ✅ Receipt without wrinkles or stains
• ✅ Legible and sharp text
• ✅ Stable camera (not blurry)
• ✅ Complete framing of receipt

Steps to use the camera:

1. Select "Take Photo" on the initial screen
2. Allow camera access when the browser requests it
3. Position the receipt within the visual frame
   • Make sure the entire receipt is visible
   • Keep the camera stable
   • Verify that text is readable in the preview
4. Capture the photo by pressing the "📸 Capture Photo" button
5. Wait for processing (5-15 seconds)
   • Google Gemini AI analyzes the image
   • Automatically extracts items and prices
   • Organizes the information
6. Review and edit extracted items if necessary
   • Delete incorrect items with the ❌ button
   • Add missing items manually
   • Correct prices if AI made errors
7. Continue with assignment as in the manual method

Tips for better recognition:

✅ Do:

• Use natural light when possible
• Clean the camera lens
• Place receipt on flat surface
• Wait for camera to focus correctly
• Capture when preview looks sharp

❌ Avoid:

• Captures with shadows on text
• Very tilted angles
• Wet or deteriorated receipts
• Movement during capture
• Excessive reflection or glare

Practical example - Restaurant bill:

Situation: Group of 4 people at a restaurant with printed receipt.

Step 1: Ana takes a photo of the receipt

• Items automatically extracted:
  • Classic Burger $14.50
  • Tacos al Pastor x2 $18.00
  • Natural Lemonade $4.00
  • Craft Beer $8.00
  • Americano Coffee $3.50
  • Subtotal: $48.00
  • Tip (15%): $7.20
  • Total: $55.20

Step 2: Check that all items are correct

• ✅ All items were recognized
• ✅ Correct prices
• ⚠️ Tip was recognized as separate item (correct)

Step 3: Add the 4 people and assign items

Result: Fair and quick split in less than 2 minutes.

3. Attach Image Method

When to use it:

• You have a saved receipt photo
• Someone sent you the image via WhatsApp/email
• You want to split expenses days later
• You need to process multiple receipts

Advantages:

• Doesn't require physical receipt present
• Can use previously taken quality photos
• Works with screenshots
• Allows saving receipts for future reference
• Same AI processing as camera method

Accepted formats:

• JPG/JPEG
• PNG
• WebP
• Recommended maximum size: 10MB

Steps to attach image:

1. Select "Attach Image" on the initial screen
2. Click on upload area or drag the image
3. Select the file from your device
   • Gallery on mobile
   • File explorer on desktop
4. Wait for automatic processing (5-15 seconds)
5. Review and edit extracted items
6. Continue with assignment of people

Tips for better results:

📱 On mobile:

• Use camera in HDR mode if available
• Activate flash if there's low light
• Capture in portrait orientation for long receipts
• Clean lens before photographing

💻 On desktop:

• Scan receipts at 300 DPI or higher
• Save in JPEG format with high quality
• Use editing tools to improve contrast
• Crop only the receipt (eliminate unnecessary backgrounds)

Drag and Drop

Our intuitive interface allows assigning items with a simple gesture:

On Desktop:

1. Click and hold on an item
2. Drag toward the person's card
3. Release when you see the visual indicator
4. Item is automatically assigned

On Mobile/Tablet:

1. Touch and hold the item (150ms)
2. Drag your finger toward the person
3. Lift finger to release
4. Instant visual confirmation

Special features:

• ✨ Snap to cursor center for precision
• 🎨 Person colors on cards
• ✅ Visual confirmation on assignment
• ↩️ Unassign by dragging back
• 🔄 Reassign to another person directly

Item and People Management

Add items manually:

• "+" button in Available Items section
• Fields: Name and Price
• Automatic price validation
• Unique ID for each item

Add people:

• "+" button in People section
• Only requires name
• Color assigned automatically
• 6 different colors in rotation

Delete items:

• ❌ button on each item
• Confirmation not required (reversible)
• Assigned items are automatically unassigned

Delete people:

• ❌ button on person card
• All their items return to available
• Totals recalculate automatically

Reassign All

Function: "🔄 Reassign All" button

When to use it:

• You made errors in multiple assignments
• You want to start division from scratch
• Distribution of who pays what changed

Effect:

• All items return to available
• People are maintained (not deleted)
• Items are maintained (not deleted)
• Only assignments are cleared

Summary Visualization

When all items are assigned, access the final summary:

Information displayed:

• Each person's name with their color
• List of items assigned to each
• Subtotal per person
• General total of bill
• Number of items per person

Expandable view:

• Click on any person to see details
• Complete breakdown of their items
• Individual prices and subtotal
• Easy to review before paying

Share Division

Function: "🔗 Copy Link to Share" button

Features:

• Generates unique URL with data
• Anyone with link can see summary
• Doesn't require account or login
• Data travels in URL (not stored on server)
• Permanent link (doesn't expire)

How to share:

1. Click "🔗 Copy Link to Share"
2. Link automatically copied to clipboard
3. Paste in WhatsApp, email, SMS, etc.
4. Person opens link and sees complete summary
5. Can review what they should pay without editing

Example usage:

Situation: Birthday dinner with 8 people. Ana split the bill and wants to send summary to everyone.

Process:

1. Ana finishes assigning all items
2. Click "View Final Summary"
3. Reviews that everything is correct
4. Click "🔗 Copy Link to Share"
5. Paste link in WhatsApp group
6. Each person opens link and sees how much they should pay
7. Everyone makes their transfer to Ana

Advantages:

• ✅ Total transparency (everyone sees everything)
• ✅ No discussions about calculations
• ✅ Each verifies their items
• ✅ Easy to resend if someone lost it

Case 1: Work Lunch

Scenario: 5 colleagues went to lunch. Each ordered different and want to split exactly.

Solution:

1. Method: Take photo with camera
2. Capture receipt at the end
3. Wait for automatic extraction
4. Add the 5 people
5. Each assigns what they consumed
6. Send link via Slack to team
7. Each transfers their part to leader

Total time: 3-4 minutes Accuracy: 100% Satisfaction: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Case 2: Weekend Trip

Scenario: 4 friends shared hotel, meals, and activities expenses during 3 days.

Solution:

1. Method: Manual (not always receipts)
2. Create new session each day
3. Add expenses as they arise
4. Hotel: divide in 4 equal parts
5. Meals: each their consumption
6. Gas: divide among drivers
7. Generate total summary at the end

Result: Fair division considering some ate more expensive and others drove more.

Case 3: Group Food Order

Scenario: Office orders food for 12 people. Several ordered the same, others unique dishes.

Solution:

1. Method: Attach image (photo of delivery ticket)
2. Automatic item extraction
3. Add 12 people
4. Individual dishes: direct assignment
5. Shared dishes: divide price manually
6. Add delivery and tip divided by 12
7. Share link in Teams group

Time saved: 80% vs manual calculation

Case 4: Shared Grocery Shopping

Scenario: Roommates buy monthly groceries together.

Solution:

1. Method: Take photo of supermarket ticket
2. Extraction of ~40 items automatically
3. Add 3 people (roommates)
4. Personal items: assign to each
5. Shared items: create duplicates and divide
6. Cleaning products: divide by 3
7. Save link for future reference

Benefit: Clear record of who bought what for the month.

For Fair Divisions

✅ Be transparent from the start

• Agree on division method before ordering
• Clarify if tip is divided equally or by consumption
• Define if alcoholic drinks are included in division

✅ Consider special factors

• Discounts applied only to certain items
• Coupons that benefit everyone
• 2-for-1 promotions or shared combos

✅ Handle shared items correctly

• Appetizer to share: divide price among all
• Bottle of wine: divide only among who drank
• Shared dessert: prorated by people

✅ Document for future

• Save links of important divisions
• Screenshot summary
• Useful for work reimbursements

For Better Experience

⚡ Optimize the process:

• Decide who will lead the division
• Use automatic method when possible
• Prepare list of names before starting
• Have payment methods ready (apps, cash)

🎯 Avoid confusion:

• Name items clearly (not just "Dish 1")
• Use full names of people
• Review totals before finalizing
• Compare total with original receipt

💰 For large groups:

• Consider dividing into subtotals first
• Group people by tables if applicable
• Use share function to speed up collection
• Designate someone to receive payments

Troubleshooting Common Issues

❓ "AI didn't recognize some items"

• Solution: Add them manually with "+" button
• Prevention: Ensure good lighting in photo

❓ "An item should be divided among 3 people"

• Solution Option 1: Create 3 items with price/3 each
• Solution Option 2: Assign to one person and adjust manually later
• Future: Automatic division function in development

❓ "Someone doesn't appear in summary"

• Cause: No items were assigned to them
• Solution: Check if shared items are in available
• Verify you dragged their items correctly

❓ "Total doesn't match receipt"

• Possible causes:
  • Missing items
  • Duplicate items
  • Price recognition error
• Solution: Compare item by item with original receipt

❓ "I want to start over"

• "🗑️ Clear All" button: deletes everything
• "← Back" button: returns to initial options
• "🔄 Reassign All" button: only clears assignments

About Functionality

Do I need to create an account to use the tool? No. The tool is 100% free and doesn't require registration. All data is processed in your browser.

Is my data saved on any server? Only locally in your browser (localStorage). When you share a link, data travels in the URL, not on our servers.

Can I use the tool without internet? For OCR (receipt recognition) you need internet because it uses Google Gemini AI. For manual method, it works offline after loading the page.

On which devices does it work? Any device with modern browser: smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Works on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How many items can I add? No practical limit. We've tested with over 100 items without performance issues.

How many people can I add? No limit. The tool assigns colors cyclically if there are more than 6 people.

About Division and Calculations

How do I divide an item among several people? Recommended method: Create the item multiple times with divided price. Example: Pizza $20 among 4 = 4 items of "Pizza (¼)" at $5 each.

Can I edit an item's price after adding it? Currently you must delete and create again. Edit function in future development.

Can different currencies be handled? Yes, but manually. The tool doesn't convert, uses the values you enter. We recommend converting everything to one currency first.

How do I handle tips and taxes? Two options:

1. Add as separate item and divide among all
2. Include total already with tip/taxes in items

What if someone paid for another person? The tool shows how much each person OWES, not who paid. Note pending reimbursements separately.

About OCR and Recognition

How accurate is the recognition? Using Google Gemini AI, accuracy is ~85-95% on clear receipts. Always review results.

Does it work with handwritten receipts? Depends on legibility. Clear and large handwriting works well. Illegible writing may fail.

Does it recognize receipts in other languages? Yes. Google Gemini supports multiple languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, and more.

Why are some prices recognized incorrectly? Common causes:

• Blurry or stained numbers
• Uncommon price formats
• Confusion between commas and decimal points
• Light inks or dark paper

Can I improve recognition? Yes:

• Use good lighting
• Flatten the receipt
• Capture perpendicularly (not at angle)
• Clean camera lens
• Try with flash if low light

About Sharing and Privacy

Does the shared link expire? No. The link is permanent as long as you don't delete the session.

Can others edit my shared division? No. Links are read-only. Only who created the division can edit it.

How do I delete a shared division? Data is in the URL, not on server. Simply don't share the link and no one else can see it.

Can I print the summary? Yes. Open summary and use browser print function (Ctrl+P / Cmd+P).

Can data be exported? Currently only via shared link or screenshot. CSV/PDF export in future development.

Splitting bills no longer has to be complicated or generate tensions. With our tool, you have three flexible methods that adapt to any situation:

🖊️ Manual: Total control for planned expenses 📸 Camera: Speed with AI for physical receipts 📎 Attach: Convenience for saved photos

Key benefits:

• ⚡ Saves time (2-3 minutes vs 15+ manually)
• ✅ Eliminates calculation errors
• 🤝 Maintains healthy and transparent relationships
• 📊 Generates clear and shareable summaries
• 🆓 Completely free with no limits

Upcoming updates:

• Automatic item division among people
• Edit prices without recreating items
• Export to Excel/PDF
• Saved division history
• Division by custom percentages
• Integration with payment apps (Venmo, PayPal)

Start splitting your bills intelligently today. Your next shared meal will be much simpler!

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Need help? If you have questions or suggestions, contact us. We're constantly improving the tool based on real user feedback.