Getting Started Guide

Sign in with your BrightID

Open the app and log in with the same BrightID credentials you use for other Bright products. No separate account needed.

Select your client (accountants only)

If you're managing multiple clients, the app opens to a client list and you pick the one you're working with. Sole traders and freelancers skip this step and move straight to capturing documents.

Scan or upload documents — either method works

Hold your phone over an invoice or receipt to scan it, or select photos from your gallery. The app detects edges automatically when scanning. Either approach takes seconds.

If a document spans multiple pages or photos, add them all to the same submission and merge them into a single document before submitting. This keeps related pages together.

You choose when to submit: now or later

Submit immediately and your accountant gets a notification and sees your documents in their BrightCapture inbox ready for processing. Or save as a draft and come back anytime to complete and submit.

Once submitted, the app extracts key information (date, amount, vendor, VAT) and your accountant reviews the extracted data before posting it to BrightBooks.

Get the best results when scanning

For clear, accurate extractions, keep these points in mind:

Lighting and angle

Scan in bright, even lighting. Hold your phone directly above the document at a slight angle to avoid glare. The app detects edges best when the whole document is visible in frame.

Document quality

Invoices and receipts work best. Handwritten or faded text may not extract accurately. If the app struggles with a document, you can still submit it and your accountant will review it manually.

Multiple pages

If an invoice spans two pages, scan both and merge them in the same submission. This keeps related documents together.

Check your connection if uploads stall

Documents aren't uploading?

Verify your WiFi or mobile data connection is stable. Uploads require a live connection; retry once you're back online.

Can't find a document you saved?

Tap View upload on the success screen to access all your submissions and drafts.

Need more help?

Contact Bright support through the app or visit bright.sg/support. Our team can walk you through any issues specific to your setup.

Bright Software Group | Simply Brilliant Software