How to Create an Invoice

How to Create an Invoice —
Complete Guide + Free Tool

A complete guide to creating professional invoices, plus a free tool to do it instantly. Learn what every invoice must include, how to format it, and how to get paid faster.

✓ Complete Guide ✓ Free Tool Included ✓ 5 Templates ✓ PDF Ready
Create Invoice
USD ($)
1
Your Business
Logo, name, and contact info
Logo preview Click or drag to upload logo PNG, JPG, WEBP · max 5MB
2
Bill To
Client name and billing address
3
Invoice Details
Number, dates, and payment terms
4
Line Items
Services, products, and pricing
DescriptionQtyUnit PriceAmount
5
Tax, Payment & Notes
Totals, bank details & terms
%
%
Subtotal$0.00
Total Due$0.00
Invoice Preview
AI Output

Your invoice will appear here

Fill in the form and click Create Invoice

Invoice created successfully!

Complete Creation Guide

A full guide on what every invoice must contain, how to format it correctly, and how to send it to maximise on-time payment.

5 Template Styles

Modern, Classic, Minimal, Bold, and Creative. Choose the template that fits your industry and client relationship.

Auto Calculations

Add line items and watch subtotals, tax, and discounts calculate automatically. Zero chance of arithmetic errors.

100% Free

No account required. No watermarks. No limits. Create unlimited invoices without ever paying a cent.

How It Works

How to create an invoice in 3 steps.

Read the guide, then use the free tool to create your invoice PDF in under 2 minutes.

01

Enter your business & client info.

Every invoice needs clear identification of who is sending and who is receiving it. Enter your business name, address, and contact details, then add the client's billing information.

From — Your Business
Acme Studio
hello@acmestudio.com
Bill To — Client
Bright Agency Ltd.
INV-001
Due: May 21
02

Itemise services & set payment terms.

Add each service or product with a clear description, quantity, and rate. Apply your tax rate and any discount. Set the due date to define your payment terms.

Line Items
Web Design — 20h$1,700
Brand Strategy — 8h$960
Total Due$3,040.95
03

Choose template & download PDF.

Select a template that matches your brand. Click Create Invoice, preview your document, and download a client-ready PDF.

Choose Template
◼Modern
◻Classic
—Minimal
▲Bold
✦Creative
⬇ Create Invoice
About This Tool

Everything You Need to Know About
Creating a Professional Invoice

A complete invoice creation guide with a free tool — covering what to include, how to format it, template selection, and how to follow up for payment.

Why use Agency Handy's Invoice Creator?

Guide + tool in one place. Read how to create an invoice, then do it in 2 minutes for free.

Complete guide included

The about section below covers every element a professional invoice must contain and the most common mistakes to avoid.

5 templates for any industry

Modern, Classic, Minimal, Bold, or Creative. Pick the right look for your business and the client you're billing.

Free to use, always

No account, no fees, no watermarks. Create unlimited professional invoices at no cost.

Create your first invoice now — it's free.

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