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Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the things people ask most.
- Do I need an account?
- No. Split Bill works entirely in guest mode. Your bills are saved locally in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
- How does the settlement work?
- We total what each person paid versus what they owe, then calculate the minimum number of transfers needed to settle up. Instead of everyone paying everyone, you get the shortest list of payments possible.
- Can I split an expense unequally?
- Yes. Choose ‘Custom amounts’ on any expense to assign an exact share to each person. Split Bill checks that the parts add up to the total.
- Is receipt scanning really free?
- Yes. Scanning runs on your own device using open-source OCR — no uploads, no cost. It’s a starting point, so you can always correct the detected items before adding them.
- How do I move a bill to another device?
- Export it as Alite Split Bill JSON from the Share panel, then import that file anywhere. CSV export is available too for spreadsheets.
- Will my data disappear?
- Bills persist in your browser until you clear them or your browser storage. Export anything you want to keep long-term.