Photograph your paper menu and let AI extract items, prices, and descriptions automatically.
4 minRioxly's AI menu scanner uses image recognition to extract text from your paper menu photograph. It identifies item names, prices, descriptions, and categories — then builds your digital menu automatically.
The AI handles most common menu formats including multi-column layouts, sections with headers, and menus in multiple languages.
Photograph your menu in good lighting, laying it flat on a surface. Avoid shadows, glare, and extreme angles. If your menu has multiple pages, photograph each page separately.
The cleaner and higher-resolution the photo, the more accurate the extraction. Printed menus work better than handwritten ones.
💡 Tip: If your menu is laminated, photograph it at a slight angle to avoid flash reflections. Natural daylight gives the best results.
After the AI extracts your menu, you'll see a review screen showing every item it found. Check prices, category assignments, and descriptions. You can edit, delete, or add items the AI missed.
The AI typically achieves 90-95% accuracy on printed menus. Spend a few minutes reviewing to catch any errors before publishing.