Free Receipt Generator
Create professional PDF receipts for cash, card, or online payments. Add your logo, itemize purchases, and download instantly. Perfect for small businesses and retail.
Business Details
Logo (Optional)
PNG, JPG up to 2MB
Receipt Details
Items
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.00 |
Notes (Optional)
PREVIEW
Business Name
Receipt #
RCP-001
Date
Aug 3, 2026
Payment Method
Cash
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Tip: Receipts are ideal for cash transactions, retail sales, or confirming immediate payments.
Receipt Generator Guide
When to Use Receipts vs Invoices
Receipt
Confirms payment has been received. Used for cash transactions, retail sales, and immediate payments. No due date needed.
Invoice
A request for payment. Used for services rendered, B2B transactions, and when payment is expected later. Includes due date and terms.
Receipt Best Practices
What Every Receipt Should Contain
A receipt documents a sale you have already completed, so its job is to record the facts of that transaction accurately. At a minimum, include your business name and contact details, a unique receipt number, the date of the sale, an itemized list of what was sold with quantities and unit prices, any tax applied, the grand total, and the payment method used. This tool assembles all of these fields into a clean, printable layout, and the live preview updates as you type so you can confirm the numbers before you download. The optional customer block is useful when a buyer needs the receipt for their own expense claim or warranty records.
Tax handling is worth a moment of thought. Toggle "Include tax" only when the sale is actually taxable, and enter the rate that applies in your jurisdiction. The subtotal, tax amount, and total recalculate automatically. If you sell in more than one country, switch the currency selector so the symbol and formatting match what your customer expects. Adding your logo through the branding panel makes the receipt look consistent with the rest of your paperwork, which matters when a customer files it alongside invoices from other vendors.
Keeping Receipts for Your Own Records
Beyond handing a copy to the buyer, receipts are the backbone of small-business bookkeeping. Sequential numbering lets you reconcile your sales log against bank deposits at the end of the month and makes it far easier to spot a missing entry. If you need a duplicate of a receipt for a transaction that genuinely occurred, generate it from the details in your sales log and mark it clearly as "DUPLICATE" so it can never be mistaken for the original. Because everything here is generated in your browser and nothing is uploaded to a server, your business and customer details stay on your own device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
A receipt confirms that payment has already been received, so it is issued at the moment of a completed sale, ideal for cash, card, or on-the-spot online payments. An invoice is a request for payment sent before the customer has paid and includes a due date and terms. If you need to bill a client for future payment, use an invoice instead.
Can I issue a duplicate receipt for a past sale?
Only for a transaction that genuinely occurred. Re-enter the details exactly as recorded in your sales log (date, items, amounts, and payment method), and label the copy clearly as "DUPLICATE" so it cannot be confused with the original. Duplicates should mirror the original sale, never alter it.
Does the tool calculate tax automatically?
Yes. Tick "Include tax" and enter your local tax rate as a percentage. The subtotal, tax amount, and grand total are recalculated instantly as you edit line items, so the figures on the preview always match what the customer paid.
Can I add my own logo and choose a currency?
You can upload a PNG or JPG logo up to 2MB, and it appears at the top of the receipt. The currency selector changes the symbol and number formatting to match where you sell, which is handy if you serve customers in more than one country.
Is my business and customer data uploaded anywhere?
No. The receipt is rendered and exported to PDF entirely in your browser using client-side libraries. Your business details, customer information, and logo never leave your device or reach our servers.
What size is the downloaded receipt?
The PDF is generated at a narrow 80mm width that mirrors a printed till receipt, with the height growing to fit however many line items you add. This makes it easy to print on standard receipt paper or attach to a digital expense record.
Related Tools
Need to bill clients for payment? Use our Invoice Generator for professional invoices. Create quotes before work begins with the Price Quote Generator, or calculate margins with the Paycheck Calculator.
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