# Expense **PigeonScan: Automatic Expense Entry** Effortlessly save time by letting **PigeonScan** automatically extract key information from your uploaded attachment and populate the fields, eliminating the need for manual entry. {% embed url="" %}
Step 1: Create a New Expense Navigate to "Expense" tab and select "Add new" button
Step 2: Upload Attachment (Single Receipt or Batch Upload) **🔹 Attachment** **Option 1: Single Receipt** Upload one receipt at a time by clicking **"Browse File"** or drag and drop the file into the designated area. Ensure the file is in an acceptable format (e.g., PDF, JPEG, PNG) and within the size limit.
**Option 2: Batch Upload** Navigate to the **Expenses** tab, then click on **Snapbox**. Next, click the **Upload** button located on the right-hand side to begin uploading your files.
Upload multiple receipts in one go by selecting all files at once. Ensure the files are in the supported formats (e.g., PDF, JPEG, PNG) and within the size limit.
Once the upload is complete, the files will appear under the **Snapbox** tab, confirming they have been successfully uploaded.
Hover over the uploaded files and click **"Log Expenses"** to record expenses based on the selected files.
Step 3: Verify Expense Details Once the attachment is uploaded, **PigeonScan** will automatically extract and populate key expense details, such as **Expense Date**, **Category**, **Total Amount**, and **Remarks**. Review and edit any incorrect information before proceeding.
Step 4: Select Payment Method 🔹 **Payment Method *****(Required)*** Select the payment method used for this expense (e.g., Personal Account, Business Account).
Step 5: Tag expense to a project 🔹 **Project Tag *****(Optional)*** Choose an existing tag or click **"Add New"** to create a new project tag.
Step 6: Save expense Click the **"Save"** button to expense details.
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