What is the difference between an invoice and a receipt?

An invoice is a request for payment sent before payment is made, listing what is owed. A receipt is proof of payment sent after payment is received, confirming the transaction is complete. Invoices are used for billing; receipts are used for record-keeping.

What does Net 30 mean on an invoice?

Net 30 means the full payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. Other common terms include Net 15 (15 days), Net 60 (60 days), and Due on Receipt (payment due immediately). These terms help set clear payment expectations with clients.

How do I create an invoice number?

Use a consistent numbering system like INV-001, INV-002 or include the year like INV-2025-001. Each invoice number must be unique. Our generator automatically creates invoice numbers for you, but you can customize them to match your system.

Can I save my invoices for later?

Yes! Your invoice drafts are automatically saved in your browser. You can also save invoices to your history to access them later, duplicate them for similar clients, or use them as templates for future invoices.

How do freelancers create invoices?

Freelancers can create invoices by including: their name or business name, contact information, client details, description of services rendered, hours worked or project deliverables, agreed-upon rates, payment terms, and preferred payment methods. Our free invoice generator handles all of this with an easy-to-use form.

What file format are the invoices downloaded in?

Invoices are downloaded as PDF files, which is the most professional and universally accepted format. PDFs preserve the formatting exactly as shown in the preview and can be easily emailed to clients or printed.

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Yes! Our basic invoice generator is completely free. You can create unlimited invoices, add line items, calculate taxes, and download PDFs. The free version includes a small watermark. Premium users get watermark-free invoices, custom logos, multiple currencies, and more templates.

No account or signup required. Simply fill out the invoice form and download your PDF instantly. Your data stays in your browser and is never sent to our servers.

A professional invoice should include: your business name and contact details, client name and address, unique invoice number, invoice date and due date, itemized list of products or services with quantities and prices, subtotal, tax amount (if applicable), and total amount due. You may also include payment terms and accepted payment methods.

Yes! Premium users can upload their company logo to create branded, professional invoices. The logo appears at the top of your invoice and in the downloaded PDF.

Free users can create invoices in USD. Premium users have access to 20+ currencies including EUR, GBP, ILS, CAD, AUD, JPY, and many more.

Yes. All your invoice data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Your business information, client details, and invoice content never leave your device unless you choose to download or share the PDF.

An invoice is a request for payment sent before or at the time of a transaction, listing what's owed. A receipt is proof of payment given after the transaction is complete. Invoices are used to bill clients; receipts confirm that payment was received.

Currently, you can download your invoices as PDFs to save them. Premium users can also save their business information as a template for faster invoice creation in the future. We're working on an invoice history feature coming soon!

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