{"id":580,"date":"2026-04-28T12:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yu-ki.org\/?p=580"},"modified":"2026-07-08T07:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:14:41","slug":"erklaere-behoerdenbriefe-per-scan-mit-ki-schritt-fuer-schritt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yu-ki.org\/en\/2026\/04\/28\/erklaere-behoerdenbriefe-per-scan-mit-ki-schritt-fuer-schritt\/","title":{"rendered":"Explain official letters via scan with AI (step-by-step)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction: Fear of the mailbox?<\/h2>\n

Imagine this: You open your mailbox and find a long letter from an authority (for example, the job center or the immigration office). The text is full of difficult German words and long sentences.<\/p>\n

\"What do they want from me? Do I have to pay something? Are papers missing? I just don't understand this complicated bureaucrat-speak!\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Don't panic, this happens to many Germans! With your phone and artificial intelligence, you can easily translate and have the letter explained to you in just a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The solution: The AI reads your photo<\/h2>\n

Modern AI apps have a photo function. You simply take a picture of your letter. The AI can read the printed text. It translates the \"bureaucratic German\" into simple language and provides you with a short list: What happened and what do you need to do now?<\/p>\n

Step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n
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  1. Redact data<\/strong> This is extremely important! Take small paper strips or a black marker. Cover your name, address, customer numbers, and bank details on the paper.<\/li>\n
  2. Take a good photo:<\/strong> Lay the letter flat on a bright table. Make sure the photo is not blurry. Photograph the second page as well, if there is one.<\/li>\n
  3. Open AI App<\/strong> For example, open the ChatGPT app on your phone and tap the small \ud83d\udcf7 camera icon or the plus sign (+).<\/li>\n
  4. Upload photo:<\/strong> Choose the photo of your letter.<\/li>\n
  5. Enter command:<\/strong> Write the text from the box below and click \"Submit\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    \ud83d\udcbb Your Copy Prompt (The Command)<\/h3>\n

    Insert photo and copy this text to it:<\/em><\/p>\n

    Here is a photo of an official letter from the [Name of Authority, e.g., Jobcenter].\nPlease read the letter and respond in very simple language.\n\nSummarize and structure your answer as follows:\n1. Summary: What is it about in 2 short sentences?\n2. To-Dos: What exactly do I need to do now?\n3. Deadlines: By which date do I need to respond? (Please mark in red or bold)\n4. Documents: Which documents do I need to send?<\/code><\/pre>\n
    \nWhat do the brackets [ ] mean?<\/summary>\n
    Replace the text in the parentheses with the sender of the letter. For example: Foreigners' Registration Office<\/em>, Family Benefits Office<\/em>, Tax office<\/em> or Health insurance<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n
    This is what the AI's answer looks like (example):<\/h4>\n
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    Summary:<\/strong> The Jobcenter needs further information about your rent. Your application cannot be fully processed yet.
    \n2. To-Dos:<\/strong> You need to make a copy of your new rental agreement and submit it by mail or online.
    \n3. Deadlines:<\/strong> You have to do it by October 15<\/strong> Get it done!
    \n4. Documents:<\/strong> Only the current rental agreement (all pages).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Checklist: What you need to consider<\/h2>\n
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