FREE
Build the full document
Switch between invoice and estimate, add your logo, choose one of seven industry presets, then enter invoice numbers, dates, payment terms, a PO number and payment instructions.
FREE DOCUMENT WORKSPACE
Free invoice maker
Make an invoice in a focused editor and watch the document update beside it. Download a clean PDF with no sign-up or watermark.
What the editor includes
Make the invoice here. Add a workspace only when you need one.
The invoice maker covers the complete document before asking you to sign in. Each capability below shows where the free editor ends and where Account or Pro workflow begins.
FREE
Price the work clearly
Add and drag line items into order, use quantity × rate, enter a discount or tax amount, and choose from 20 currencies. Invosmith calculates the document totals from the amounts you enter.
FREE
Download without friction
Choose Classic, Modern or Trade, check the live customer preview and download a clean PDF. The free PDF has no watermark and does not require an account.
ACCOUNT
Keep reusable details
A signed-in workspace can keep clients, default payment instructions and reusable items, and it lets you record payments and export document data as CSV.
PRO
Send and follow the status
Pro can send the invoice by email, keep delivery and view status with the document, schedule overdue follow-ups and prepare recurring invoices for review.
Three steps
From an empty editor to a customer-ready invoice
Work in the same order your customer reads the document: who it is from, who it is for, what was supplied and what is due.
- 01
Choose the document and starting point
Keep Invoice selected or switch to Estimate, then choose General or an industry preset. The preset changes the line-item prompt, quantity label and practical notes without locking the form.
- 02
Enter the people, dates and work
Add your business and customer details, invoice number, issue date and due date. Describe each product or service on its own line, then enter its quantity and rate.
- 03
Check the customer view and download
Review the live preview, choose the layout and confirm the totals and payment instructions. Download the PDF when the document says exactly what you intend to send.
Field by field
What to put in each part of the invoice
Complete the fields in the editor from top to bottom. These short explanations match the form; the step-by-step guide to making an invoice goes deeper into wording and document structure.
From and bill to
Use From for the business or person issuing the invoice. Use Bill to for the customer receiving it; the optional email and address fields keep delivery details next to the name.
Invoice number
Give each invoice a unique number that you can find again. Invosmith starts with INV-001, and you can replace it with the numbering pattern you already use.
Issue date, due date and terms
The issue date records when you created the invoice. The due date and payment terms tell the customer when you expect payment, whether that is on receipt or after a set number of days.
Line items
Name the work or product in plain language, then enter quantity and rate. Use separate lines when the customer should be able to match each amount to a deliverable, visit, hour block or material.
Discount and tax
Enter a discount or tax amount only when it applies to this invoice. The editor does not choose a tax rate for you; it adds the amount you enter to the totals shown in the preview.
Payment instructions and notes
Payment instructions are where you can provide the method and reference the customer should use. Notes are better for a short thank-you, scope reminder or delivery detail.
Seven starting points
Start with the preset closest to your work
A preset fills practical prompts and notes; it does not decide the final scope or price. You can replace every prefilled line. For the other half of the shared trade preset, compare the dedicated plumbing invoice templates.
General
A neutral service line and a simple thank-you note for work that does not need industry-specific fields.
Browse invoice templatesFreelance & consulting
Uses Hours as the quantity and starts with a consulting line plus 30-day payment wording.
Freelance invoice templatesContractor & construction
Adds a job address, starts with a materials line and includes deposit-to-balance wording.
Contractor invoice templatesAuto repair
Adds vehicle year, make, model, odometer and VIN fields, with a parts-focused line-item prompt.
Vehicle service templatesCleaning
Starts with a room-based deep-clean line and concise payment-on-completion wording.
Cleaning invoice templatesHVAC & plumbing
Starts with a service-call and diagnostics line, with payment-on-receipt wording and a job address.
HVAC invoice templatesPhotography
Starts with a coverage package and notes for agreed usage rights and delivery balance.
Photography invoice templatesChoose the right starting point
Quick invoice or full invoice maker?
The homepage is the fastest route to a simple document. This full editor is for invoices that need more client details, discounts, payment instructions, a PO number, 20 currencies, three layouts or a logo.
NeedBest starting point
A short invoice with core detailsHomepage quick generator
Logo, PO, discount or payment instructionsFull invoice maker
A price before work is approvedEstimate generator
Proof that payment was receivedReceipt generator
When one invoice becomes a workflow
Keep the send, status and next invoice connected
The free editor remains available on its own. Pro adds the work that starts after the PDF: email delivery, view status, overdue follow-ups, recurring schedules and AI-prepared drafts. Compare the current boundary on the pricing page.
PRO
Send, track and follow up
Send a secure invoice link, keep delivery and view status with the invoice, and schedule a polite follow-up when the balance is overdue.
PRO
Prepare the next invoice
Keep a repeat schedule and review the next run before it continues. If the source is a description or job file, the AI invoice generator can prepare a draft for confirmation.
Continue from here
Templates and guides for the next decision
Good to know
Invoice maker questions
Clear answers about free PDFs, accounts, logos, currencies and data.
Is this invoice maker free?
Yes. You can create, preview and download the finished invoice as a PDF for free.
Do I need to sign up to make an invoice?
No. You can create, preview and download an invoice without an Invosmith account or watermark.
Does the free invoice have a watermark?
No. The PDF is a clean customer document without an Invosmith watermark.
Can I add my logo?
Yes. Upload a logo in the editor and check its placement in the live preview before downloading.
Does this invoice maker process client payments?
This free page creates a document. Pro workspaces can send a hosted invoice and accept secure card payments after connecting Stripe.
Which currencies does the invoice maker support?
The editor includes 20 currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, NZD, JPY, CNY, HKD, SGD, INR, KRW, CHF, SEK, NOK, DKK, MXN, BRL, ZAR and AED.
Can I make an estimate instead?
Yes. Switch the editor to Estimate or open the estimate generator when you need to price proposed work before approval.
Where is my invoice data stored?
The free editor keeps the current draft in this browser. Signed-in workspace features store the records you choose to save to your account.
How is this different from the homepage generator?
The homepage is a faster starting point for a simple invoice. This full editor adds industry presets, more business and client fields, a PO number, discounts, payment instructions, 20 currencies, three layouts and a logo.