How do you make a receipt?
Enter your business details and the customer name, then list what they paid for and the amount. Add the payment date and method, and the generator builds a clean PDF receipt you can download straight away. Fill in the form above, and the totals update as you type.
Choose a profession template if you want line items that match your work, or start from blank. Once the receipt looks right, download it and send the PDF to your customer or print it for your files.
What should a receipt include?
A receipt should show your business name, the customer, and the date payment was received. List what was bought, the amount paid, and the payment method, such as cash or card. Add a receipt number and a note that the balance is settled, so both sides keep a clear record.
If you charge tax, show it on its own line so the customer can see how the total breaks down. A receipt confirms money already changed hands, which is what separates it from an invoice.
Is the receipt generator free?
Yes. The receipt generator is free with no account and no limits. Create a receipt, add your logo, and download as many PDFs as you need at no cost. Your details stay in your browser and are never uploaded, so you can confirm a payment in private and move on with your day.
There is no watermark and no charge to remove one. A paid account is available if you later want to store receipts and manage customers together, though you never need it to make one here.
What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
An invoice requests payment before it is made, while a receipt confirms payment after it arrives. You send an invoice to ask for money and issue a receipt once the money is in. Many small jobs use both: the invoice sets the amount, and the receipt proves it was paid.
Need to request payment first? Use the invoice generator, then issue a receipt once the client pays. The invoice versus receipt guide walks through when each one is right.