How to Make a Professional Invoice (Free)
Sending your first invoice shouldn’t mean buying accounting software. With a few details — who you are, who you’re billing, and what for — you can produce a clean, professional PDF invoice in minutes, for free.
What every invoice should include
- Your business name and contact details.
- The client’s name and details.
- A unique invoice number and the date.
- A clear list of items with quantities and prices.
- Any tax, discount, or shipping.
- The total due, and how to pay it.
How to create an invoice
- 1Open the Invoice generator.
- 2Fill in your business and client details.
- 3Add line items — the totals calculate automatically.
- 4Download a polished PDF (add your logo if you like).
Invoice generatorCreate a clean, professional PDF invoice — free, no signup, no upload.
Open the tool →Tips for getting paid
Use clear payment terms (for example, “Net 30”), include simple payment instructions, and keep your invoice numbers sequential so they’re easy to track in your own records.
Keep a copy for your records
Save each invoice for your books. You can also combine several into one file later with Merge PDF.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an account?
- No — it’s free and runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
- Can I add my logo?
- Yes — upload a PNG or JPG and it’s placed in the invoice header.
- Is my financial data private?
- Yes — the invoice is generated on your device, not on a server.