Receipt Generator
Create printable POS-style receipts: free, browser-only.
Business
Receipt Details
Line Items
Tax & Discount
Payment Method
Preview
Free online receipt generator: create POS-style receipts and download as PDF
Whether you need a receipt for a cash sale, a service rendered, or a handmade-goods transaction, AlteredIdea's receipt generator creates a clean, professional POS-style receipt in seconds. Enter your store name, add line items, set tax and a flat discount, choose a payment method, and download an 80mm-wide PDF: the format used by standard thermal receipt printers worldwide.
The monospace preview mirrors the look of a real thermal receipt, complete with dashed dividers and a dotted perforation line. Everything is calculated live as you type, and the PDF is generated entirely in your browser with no data leaving your device.
How to create a receipt: step by step
- 1Enter your business information
Fill in the store name, address, and phone number. These appear centered at the top of the receipt in POS style. - 2Set the receipt date, time, and number
The date and time default to now and are fully editable. Enter a receipt number and optionally a cashier name. - 3Add line items
Enter item names, quantities, and unit prices. The total per line updates automatically. Click Add Item to add more rows or × to remove one. - 4Configure tax, discount, and payment method
Enter a flat discount amount and a tax percentage. Select the payment method from the pill buttons: Cash, Card, UPI, Bank Transfer, or Other. - 5Download or print
Click Download PDF to export an 80mm-wide receipt PDF: the standard width for thermal receipt printers. Click Print to send the receipt directly to your printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the receipt generator free to use?
- Yes. The tool is completely free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser. No data is transmitted to any server.
- What PDF size does the receipt download use?
- The PDF is generated at 80mm width: the standard width for thermal receipt printers. The height is calculated automatically to fit all the content, so longer receipts produce taller PDFs.
- What is the difference between the flat discount and the invoice tool's percentage discount?
- The receipt generator uses a flat monetary discount (e.g., $5.00 off) rather than a percentage, which matches how POS systems typically handle promotions and vouchers. The invoice generator uses a percentage discount instead.
- Can I print directly to a thermal receipt printer?
- Yes. Click Print and select your thermal printer in your browser's print dialog. For best results, set the paper size to a custom 80mm width. Alternatively, download the PDF and print it from a PDF viewer for more control over printer settings.
- What currencies are supported?
- The tool supports USD, EUR, GBP, AED, INR, SAR, CAD, and AUD. The selected currency symbol appears on all amounts in the receipt preview and the exported PDF.
AlteredIdea vs alternatives
vs POS software receipts: No hardware or software subscription needed. Ideal for market stalls, freelancers, and one-off transactions.
vs Word / Google Docs templates: Automatic line item totals, real-time preview, and instant PDF export at the correct 80mm receipt width.
vs other free receipt generators: No watermark, no account required, and completely private: all data stays in your browser.