How to Create a Realistic Receipt in 5 Minutes
Whether you need a receipt for reimbursements, personal records, or testing a POS design:here's how to use every setting to get a result that looks genuinely printed.
1. Choose your template
Start from a template or build from scratch. If you're replicating a specific retailer, the templates page has 100+ options pre-filled with the right font, layout, and store header.
Each template pre-loads a Header section with store name, address, and phone:plus a sample Items section and a Payment section. You can edit every field.
2. Configure paper settings
The Settings panel controls the global appearance of your receipt. Key options:
- Font:Font 1 (pixFueler) is the most authentic thermal look. Font 3 (Courier Prime) works well for older-style receipts.
- Paper format:58mm for standard POS receipts, 80mm for wider retail, A4/Letter for formal documents.
- Paper texture & color:Cream tones and subtle grain textures add significant realism.
- Ink imperfection:Simulates a real thermal printer running low on heat or ink. Start with "Lo" and increase from there.
3. Add line items
Click Add Section to insert an Items section. Choose between three layouts:
- Classic:Single column with price on the right. Standard POS format.
- Two Column:Qty + item + price. Works well for restaurant or retail.
- Custom Table:Full column control, resize each column, add as many rows as needed.
Add totals rows (Subtotal, Tax, Discount, Total) in the same section. Enable "Bold total" for the final line to make it stand out.
Tips for realism
A few details make the difference between a receipt that looks generated and one that looks printed:
- Add a Barcode section. Code 128 is the most common format for retail.
- Use the Datetime section with a real-looking timestamp:including seconds.
- Keep text all-caps for the store name and totals row, mixed case for items.
- Enable paper aging in the Effects section for receipts that look stored.
- Slight crumple removes the "too perfect" look immediately.
The ink imperfection effect simulates a real thermal printer. On "Hi" or "VHi" settings, individual characters show the uneven heat distribution you'd see on a worn-out POS terminal.
Download options
Click the Download button to save as PNG, JPG, or WebP. PNG is recommended for printing and archiving:it preserves sharp edges on text.
The free version includes a subtle watermark. Upgrading to a paid plan removes it instantly and gives you access to high-resolution export.