Receipt Generator: Printable receipts for payments you have received. Input: Text you type or paste, image files and values you enter. Output: Results shown on the page. Privacy: Runs in your browser: inputs and files stay on your device and are not uploaded.
How to make a receipt
- Enter your business details (name, address, contact and tax number if you are registered) and the customer's name.
- Add each item or service paid for, with quantity and price, and the tax rate if you charge VAT or sales tax.
- Choose how the customer paid, add your logo and any notes, then print or save the receipt as a PDF to email.
What a receipt should show
A receipt confirms that a payment has been made. It protects both sides: the customer has proof of purchase for returns, warranties and expense claims, and you have a record for your accounts. A good receipt shows your business name and contact details, a unique receipt number, the date, what was bought, the amount paid, any tax included and the payment method. If you are VAT-registered in the UK, a VAT receipt must also show your VAT number and the VAT amount or rate.
Number receipts in sequence and keep copies, since tax authorities usually expect records to be kept for several years (six in the UK for companies). Use this tool only for genuine transactions you have actually received payment for: creating receipts for payments that did not happen is fraud. Your details and logo are saved only in this browser.
Example: a three-line receipt
We printed the sample receipt with Save as PDF in Chrome. It has three lines and 20% VAT. The result was one A4 page, and one US Letter page, with selectable text and the fonts embedded. Every field could be read back from the PDF: business name, VAT number, receipt number, customer, each line, payment method and the total paid of £834.60 (£695.50 plus £139.10 VAT). With a 10% discount, the receipt read £695.50 − £69.55 + £125.19 = £751.14. A 12-line receipt still fit on one page. On 5,000 random receipts, the printed line amounts always added up to the subtotal, and subtotal − discount + tax always equalled the printed total.
How it compares with Zoho's free receipt generator
| This tool | Zoho Free Receipt Generator | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Through the print dialog (Save as PDF) | Download as PDF | |
| Logo | Any image, scaled to fit | Under 1 MB |
| Saved receipts | Your details are kept in this browser | No cloud storage (Zoho Invoice has it) |
From Zoho's Free Receipt Generator page (checked 22 October 2026).
FAQ
What is the difference between an invoice and a receipt?
An invoice requests payment. A receipt confirms that payment has been received.
Do I have to give a receipt?
Rules vary by country, but customers often need one for returns and expenses, and VAT-registered businesses must provide VAT receipts when asked.
Can I email a receipt?
Yes. Choose "Save as PDF" in the print dialog and attach the file.
Can I make a receipt for a cash payment?
Yes. Choose Cash under Paid by. The receipt then shows "Payment method: Cash" along with the PAID stamp, the items and the total received.