What is a receipt generator?

A receipt generator is a simple tool that helps you create professional receipts fast—right in your browser. Add your business and customer details, list items with taxes and discounts, and the tool calculates totals with locale‑correct currency formatting. Then print or save a clean PDF. This generator is privacy‑first (data stays on your device), supports sample data and JSON import/export, and includes helpful fields like payment method, change due, and return policy.

How to use this receipt generator

1. Start by adding your business name and address. Upload a small logo if you’d like a polished look.
2. Choose the date, time, currency, and locale so numbers look familiar to you and your customers.
3. Enter the payment method (e.g., card or cash) and an internal transaction ID for your records.
4. If useful, add the customer’s details (name, address, email) so they can store the receipt for bookkeeping.
5. List your items or services. Set quantity, unit price, and—if relevant—discount and tax percentages per line.
6. Add a tip if applicable. For cash payments, enter the amount given and we’ll calculate change due automatically.
7. Write a brief return policy and a friendly footer message to round things off.
8. Hit Print / Save as PDF. That’s it—clean and professional, with everything stored locally in your browser.

Which fields should I include?

• Business details: your name, address, tax ID, and an optional logo help customers instantly recognize you.
• Customer: name, address, and email make it easier for them to store or forward the receipt later.
• Register info: store ID, register, cashier, and time add traceability for returns or questions.
• Line items: use clear descriptions, quantity, unit price, and—if you need them—discount and tax percentages per item.
• Taxes: show the rate you apply so totals are transparent and easy to check.
• Tip: optional, and included in the final total when present.
• Amount given (cash): record the amount received; the receipt shows the change due automatically.
• Return policy: keep it short and helpful—mention the time window and condition of items.
• Footer: say thanks, link to your website, or add a short support note.

Receipt best practices

• Include date, time, and register details so it’s easy to look up the purchase later.
• Make taxes and discounts obvious—clarity builds trust.
• Keep your return policy short, and add a warm footer message.
• Stick to a single currency and locale so numbers are consistent across the page.
• If you accept tips or cash, show tip and change due so customers have everything in one place.

Troubleshooting

• Totals look off? Double‑check your decimal separator (dot vs comma) and the selected locale.
• Seeing unexpected tax numbers? Make sure discounts are applied before tax on each line.
• Print looks cramped? Try a smaller logo or fewer items per receipt, or reduce print scale to ~95%.

Privacy and data handling

• Your data stays in your browser. We use localStorage so you can pick up where you left off.
• Logos are kept as Data URLs on your device—nothing is uploaded.
• Printing uses your computer’s Print dialog to make a PDF, with no trip to our servers.
• You can import or export JSON receipts for backups or sharing, all handled locally.

Printing and PDF tips

• Use your browser’s Print dialog and choose “Save as PDF”.
• Pick a paper size (A4/Letter) and margins that fit your style.
• For a cleaner look, turn off browser headers/footers in the print dialog.
• If things look too large or small, adjust the Scale to around 90–100%.

FAQ

• Can I edit a receipt after printing?
  Best practice is to issue a corrected receipt with a new number and keep both for records.
• Do I need a signature?
  Most POS receipts don't require signatures unless your payment processor requests it.
• What's the difference between a receipt, invoice, and bill of sale?
  Invoice requests payment, receipt confirms payment, bill of sale transfers ownership for specific goods.
• How do I email my receipt?
  Save as PDF, then attach the file in your email. We don't send data anywhere—privacy by design.