Free Receipt Generator

Create an itemized receipt of payment online and download it as a PDF — add your business, the customer, what was paid for and the payment method. Free, instant, no signup.

Optional · stays on your device
Add sales tax Applies one rate to the subtotal — leave off if it doesn’t apply
From — your business
Received from — customer
Details
Line items
Description Qty Rate Amount
Notes & terms
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How to write a receipt

A receipt is proof that a payment was made — you give it to a customer after they’ve paid. It’s simpler than an invoice because the money has already changed hands; it just records what was paid, for what, and how. With the tool above you can make an itemized receipt of payment in a minute:

  1. Add your business details so the customer knows who issued the receipt.
  2. Add the customer you received payment from.
  3. Give it a receipt number and date.
  4. List what was paid for — one line per item with quantity and price.
  5. Add sales tax if you charged it, note the payment method (cash, card, check, transfer), then download the PDF — it’s stamped “Paid”.

What to include on a receipt

Receipt vs. invoice

An invoice requests payment — it’s sent before the customer pays and shows an amount due. A receipt confirms payment — it’s given after, and shows the amount paid. Many businesses send an invoice first, then issue a receipt once it’s settled. You can build both here from the same business details, which are saved on your device for next time.

Free, instant, private

This receipt maker is completely free — no account, no watermark, no limit. Everything runs in your browser, so your customer and pricing details never leave your device. It’s built for legitimate proof of payment for real transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a receipt?

Add your business and the customer, give the receipt a number and date, then list what was paid for with a quantity and price. Turn on sales tax if you charged it, choose the payment method (cash, card, check, transfer), and download the PDF — it’s stamped “Paid”. It takes about a minute and needs no signup.

What should a receipt include?

A proper receipt has the word “Receipt” and a unique number, your business name and contact info, the customer’s name, the date of payment, an itemized list of what was bought with quantities and prices, the subtotal, any sales tax, the total amount paid, and the payment method. The generator has a field for each.

What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?

An invoice requests payment — it’s sent before the customer pays and shows an amount due. A receipt confirms payment — it’s given after, and shows the amount paid. Many businesses send an invoice first, then issue a receipt once it’s settled.

Is this receipt generator free?

Yes — completely free, with no account, no watermark and no limit. Everything runs in your browser, so your customer and pricing details never leave your device. It’s built for legitimate proof of payment for real transactions.

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