Free Freelance Invoice Generator
This free freelance invoice generator turns a few fields into a clean, professional PDF you can send today — built for self-employed people who bill by the hour, by the project, or a mix of both. Type your details, watch the live preview update, and download an A4 invoice. No account, no watermark, nothing uploaded to a server.
Make a printable invoice.
How to use the for freelancers
- Fill in the From block with your name or business, and the Bill-To block with your client's details. Add an invoice number, the date, and a due date that matches your payment terms.
- Add a line item for each piece of work. For hourly work, set the quantity to your hours and the unit price to your rate; for fixed work, use a quantity of 1 and put the project fee as the unit price. The amount calculates itself and rolls into the subtotal.
- Apply an optional discount percentage if you offered a reduced rate, and add a tax line if you charge it — rename the tax label to Tax, VAT, GST, or Sales Tax as needed and pick your currency.
- Use the notes field for your payment terms and how to pay you (bank transfer, etc.), and optionally upload your logo. Check the live preview, then download the A4 PDF and send it to your client.
About the for freelancers
Freelancers lose money to slow, sloppy invoicing more than to low rates. A client can only pay you quickly when the invoice tells them exactly what the work was, what it cost, and when payment is due — and when it looks like it came from someone who runs a real business. This tool is built around that: From and Bill-To blocks for your name and the client's, an invoice number and date so you can track what's outstanding, and a due date so "net 14" or "net 30" isn't left to interpretation. You fill it in, the preview matches the PDF exactly, and you download.
Because freelance work is rarely one flat number, every line item is its own row with a description, quantity, unit price, and an amount that calculates itself. That means you can bill 12 hours of design at your hourly rate on one line, a fixed logo package on the next, and a rush fee on a third — all on the same invoice. Add a discount percentage if you offered a first-project rate or a loyalty cut, and add a tax line if you charge it; the tax label is editable, so it can read Tax, VAT, GST, or Sales Tax to match where you and your client are. A currency selector covers USD, EUR, GBP, INR, CAD, AUD, JPY and more, and the PDF prints the ISO code (like EUR 1,200.00) so the number is never ambiguous across borders. There's a notes field for your payment terms, bank or transfer details, or a thank-you, and an optional logo upload if you want your mark in the top-left corner.
Be clear-eyed about what this is: a genuinely free PDF invoice maker, not accounting software. It does not process payments, keep a saved client list, chase overdue invoices, or handle e-invoicing — you write the invoice, download it, and send it yourself. Your business details, logo, and currency are saved only on your own device, so the "New invoice" button clears the client and line items for your next job while keeping your setup ready to go. If your work is more trade- or site-based, the sibling contractor invoice generator handles separating labor from materials and staged deposits; if you shoot or design, the photography invoice page is set up for sessions, packages, and prints. All three are the same generator, framed for the way you actually bill.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this freelance invoice generator really free?
- Yes. It's free to use with no sign-up, no account, and no watermark on the PDF. You fill in the fields, the live preview updates, and you download an A4 invoice. Nothing is uploaded — your details stay in your browser on your own device.
- Can I bill both hourly and fixed-price work on one invoice?
- Yes, and this is exactly what freelancers need. Each line item has its own description, quantity, and unit price, and the amount calculates automatically. Put your billable hours on one line (quantity = hours, unit price = your rate), a fixed project fee on another, and any extras like a rush charge on a third — all on the same invoice.
- How do I set payment terms like net 14 or net 30?
- Set the invoice date and a separate due date, then spell out the terms in the notes field (for example, "Payment due within 14 days by bank transfer"). A clear due date and terms line is one of the simplest things you can do to get paid faster.
- Can I add tax or VAT to a freelance invoice?
- Yes. There's a tax line with an editable label, so you can set it to Tax, VAT, GST, or Sales Tax, and enter your rate. You can also apply an optional discount percentage above it — useful for a first-project or loyalty rate. If you need a formal GST or VAT invoice with a tax number, the sibling GST/VAT invoice page covers that setup.
- Does it save my business details for next time?
- Your business details, logo, and currency are stored only on your device, so they persist between invoices. The "New invoice" button clears the client and line items for your next job but keeps your own setup, so you're not retyping your name, logo, and currency every time.
- Can I invoice a client in another currency?
- Yes. The currency selector supports USD, EUR, GBP, INR, CAD, AUD, JPY and more. The PDF shows the ISO currency code (like GBP 900.00) so an overseas client is never guessing which dollar or which rupee you mean.
- Is this accounting software that tracks who's paid?
- No — and it's honest about that. It's a free PDF invoice maker. It doesn't process payments, keep a saved client list, send reminders, or do e-invoicing. You create the invoice, download the PDF, and send it yourself. It's best for freelancers who want a fast, clean invoice without signing up for a subscription tool.
- Can I put my logo on the invoice?
- Yes. You can upload a PNG or JPG logo and it's embedded in the top-left of the PDF. It's optional, but a logo makes a solo freelancer's invoice look established, which quietly helps at payment time.