Barcode Scans Receipt Generator

Generate a PNG receipt from newline-separated decoded barcode scans in key=value;key=value format.
Items are aggregated by name and quantities and totals are computed automatically.
The actor outputs a PNG and a CSV receipt file.

This actor is designed to be used as the final step in a barcode-to-receipt workflow, working especially well with CSV to Barcode Generator .

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Features

• Parse newline-separated barcode scans
• Aggregate items by name
• Compute quantities and totals
• Generate a PNG and a CSV receipt
• Outputs downloadable PNG and CSV files
• Designed to pair with CSV to Barcode Generator for end-to-end workflows

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Works well with

CSV to Barcode Generator
This actor consumes decoded barcode values that can be generated and printed using the CSV to Barcode Generator actor, forming a complete barcode-to-receip workflow.

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Typical workflow

1. Generate barcode images using the CSV to Barcode Generator actor
2. Print and scan the barcodes using any barcode scanner
3. Collect decoded scan results as newline-separated text
4. Provide the scan output as input to this actor
5. Receive PNG and CSV receipts with aggregated items and totals

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Input

body (required)

Newline-separated barcode scans in key=value;key=value format.

id=1;name=Apple;price=0.99
id=2;name=Banana;price=1.25
id=3;name=Apple;price=0.99

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Output

The actor produces a PNG receipt file containing the aggregated items. It also produces a CSV version listing all items with their quantities and prices, including a final row showing the total amount.

Example dataset item:

{
  "png": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/STORE_ID/records/receipt.png",
  "csv": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/STORE_ID/records/receipt.csv"
}

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Usage

1. Provide newline-separated barcode scans in the body input field
2. Run the actor
3. Download the generated PNG receipt

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Notes

• Items are automatically aggregated by name and quantities summed.
• Prices are summed for total calculations.
• The actor expects decoded barcode text, not raw barcode images.

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License

MIT